Haiku poetry and a strong Asian design influence come together in my art. I was especially inspired by my Grandmother who introduced me to the simplistic and profound expression of haiku poetry when I was a child, and who wrote and published her own haiku verse. Her poems are rooted in the ancient tradition, while mine are written in a modern, humorous voice that resonates with current times.
    I am passionate about contemporary free form haiku and have written hundreds of haiku inspired lyrical poems in this style. Some are true to form and some are far removed from all rules with a whimsical and abstract feel.
    Educated in graphic design, my current work brings together all of the things that I love – design, poetry and presentation. In all of my pieces I use a Japanese signature as a visual element, an abstract touch, and to bring together the cultures. I love to create simple and elegant works and I have come full circle from paper making and book binding in my early design years to creating collages and haiku gifts today.

My inspiration comes from art, music, simplicity, the senses, yoga, chocolate, nature, relationships and a sweetly shaken martini. I work as a poet and graphic designer based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.