I’ve been prepping for the upcoming one of a kind show and to be honest, despite my best efforts, haven’t spotted much trash. But this morning to my delight, trash was in abundance. Thank you local high schoolers. Introducing the Dr Pepper mini skirt, the newest member of my trashion series. . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #original#recycledfashionart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #drpepper

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Jr McChicken strapless dress is all the rage this season. . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #original#recycledfashionart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism

Answering some of the questions I’m asked most often

Stepping into Thursday wearing Quality street. . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #original#recycledfashionart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism

Canadian eh? Found this gem beside the garbage bin at the baseball diamond… . . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #original#recycledfashionart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism

I really never knew how many steps and how much effort a resin piece takes until I tried it myself.

7 up midi with some sass. . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #original#recycledfashionart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism

Feeling a bit bashful in this Hubba Bubba mini dress…… . . . #hubbabubbagum #hubbabubbabubblegum #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #original#recycledfashionart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism

So many of you have been asking for a coke trashion piece and I think I finally found one thanks to the local baseball league who left this gem for me to find. . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #original#recycledfashionart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #coke

I have a collection of trash that I have been sorting through (something I never thought I would say ) but I absolutely love how this trident wrap skirt turned out…… . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion

An unexpected new favourite for me….. introducing the Pringle’s bubble skirt. . . . #pringles #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion

Big Mac’monroe dress. I saw this Big Mac wrapper during a rainstorm. It reminded me of Marilyn Monroe’s iconic photo in the white dress but initially I thought it was too disgusting and too wet to pick up so I walked on…..only to run back and pick it up. It has sat on my dining room table for months waiting for the perfect legs. . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion

Juicy fruit A line skirt. Trash is out in full form…….. . . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion

Starbucks skirt will be available next weekend at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair at Nathan phillips square July 7-9. Hope to see you there. . . . #toaf #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion

Pokémon strapless formal gown…… . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion

Working on a few new pieces for the Toronto outdoor art fair. Loving this kinder mini skirt!!!!! . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion

What a weekend. Thank you to everyone who stopped by. And a special thank you to the best booth mates ever @penrosepress.ca @vanessafrommars @hannan.fayad.glass @vickicarruthers_art and of course “Fillipa aka “mom” for taking care of us

Such a thrill to meet # Gary Gray who wrote the original smarties jingle..when you eat your smarties do you eat the red ones last!!!!!

I’m prepping for the artist project which if you don’t know is a huge art show that takes place in Toronto in April. So, I am in the midst of getting things ready for that…but am still working away at my trashion series (which btw I will be showing at the artist project). Skate boarding pez shorts… . . . , . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion

Last week on recycling day it was so windy and all the recyclables were scattered throughout the neighbourhood. Then it snowed and covered up most of it. But, over the last few days the snow has melted to reveal a surplus of trash. I have found some gems like this love note to “Julia”. I picked it up and put it in my pocket. It dried in my pocket into a perfect skirt shape hiding her name. Julia….wherever you are, someone loves you!!!!!! . . . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion

While we were in Dublin, my son wanted to go to see all things Connor McGregor. We visited the Black Forge pub to see what all the hype was about hoping we might actually see Connor. We didn’t but visiting his pub was fun. The boys were able to sit in his throne like armchair, hold a championship belt and have their photo taken with it, and sampled a black forged stout. I couldn’t resist bringing home one of the napkins. . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion

Keep calm and……..

It was a rainy day in Dublin. We were crossing a busy intersection and I spotted this very worn and repetitively run over can of Tennessee whiskey cola and even though onlookers, my family included, looked at me like I’d lost my mind. I spun around on my heels and back tracked to pop this beauty in my pocket. The edges were raw and it cut a hole in my jacket pocket but worth it, in my humble opinion. . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion #tennesseewhiskey #teneesseewhiskycola

When we were in London, I think we had breakfast at Pret a manger almost every morning. A quick yogurt and granola cup and we were good to go!!! Couldn’t resist grabbing these discarded sugar packs . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion

While we were in London we stumbled upon the Rolling Stones flagship store….it was such a great interactive experience and I couldn’t resist buying a t shirt or two 😉. I squeezed the bag into my luggage and loved the shape it took as a result. Reminded me of a groupie so I had to pair it with sequin boots. I’m pretty sure this one will be a permanent fixture in my house. And while we are at it, someone recently asked me why I photograph this series on white and my answer is they are created to be grouped together so on white it is quite seamless to pair whichever images are your favourites and they will look fabulous. . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion

I just got back from a trip to London and Dublin and am excited about all of the trash that I collected lol!!!!! I found this on Regent street which is a bustling street with tons of shopping and was completely packed on Christmas Eve but there was so much energy in the air…… I saw this on the ground. It was wet from the rain and I put it in my pocket. My son was horrified that I picked it up lol. So worth the soaked through pocket!!!! . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography #stilllife #surrealism #recycledfashion

Smart food strapless……

Rits-bits maxi dress. . . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography

When I saw this bag on the ground literally beside the garbage can it brought me back to my childhood. Digging through the patty mix and stacking them on my fingers. I had no idea that you could buy a bag of them. . . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography

Bud light seltzer mini…….. . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography

The Kipling station activewear collection!!!!! . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography

This one is a tribute to the one and only “dirty bird”. Not sure how it got this nick name…..it’s really Swiss chalet, although I’ve heard that there is an actual dirty bird in the city, so I guess I can’t say one and only but, to me it will always be the dirty bird . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography

Admittedly this was one of my eww-ier finds but worth it in the end. It was raining during my walk and from the corner of my eye I spotted her….she was soggy and wet and had left overs inside but I picked her up, dried her off and here she is in all of her glory. . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography

A&W a line skirt….when I saw this fry container I almost didn’t pick it up just because of its size….it almost didn’t fit in my jacket pocket lol. My husband had gotten quite good at ignoring my garbage picking habit…..now he just shakes his head subtly and continues walking on . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography

Feeling lucky???? . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography

I found a cute message on my walk today and couldn’t resist turning into a trashion treasure. . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography

Double bubble strapless!!!! . . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography

When I saw this pack of Popeyes candy sticks I wasn’t sure if I could make it work let alone if I was willing to pick it up because it was a bit ewwww…. But I’m so glad I did. It is very nostalgic. I remember when I was young thinking I was so cool “smoking” one of these. This one just might make it to my wall . . . . #found #foundfashion #fashion #trash #handmade #foundobjectart #fashioncollage #originalart #art #trashion #photo #photography

Everyday I walk past the highschool and I am delighted by the trash they leave behind. This @mcdonalds fries container is so perfect in so many ways. I love my husband’s reaction when I see a gem…..insert eye roll and smirk. . . . . #trash #trashion #fashion #mcdonalds #mcdonaldscanada #photo #art #photography

Mentos wide legged pants. . . . . #mentos #trashion #fashion #trash #garbage #recycle #photo #art #photography

Match skirt…… . . . . . #matches #trashion #fashion #recycle #garbage #photo #photography #art

Since it is halloween I thought I would pay tribute to my favourite chocolate @reeses And what better to pair it with than disco inspired boots!!!! . . . . #reesescups #trash #trashion #fashion #recycle #art #photo #photography

#Sapporo tube top….. . . . #trashun #trashion #fashion #trash #recycle #art #photo #photography

@timhortons coffee sleeve bikini top….it’s all the rage. . . . . #timhortons #coffeesleeve #trash #trashun #recycle #fashio. #art #photo #photography #trash

I am not well versed in @timhortons but when I saw this I just had to use it….not a coffee cup, but ????? Do they sell hash browns??? That’s what the packaging looked like to me. . . . . #trashun #fashion #photo #photoart #photography #recycle

Grolsch trashun…..too bad whichever car ran over the van didn’t strategize where the branding would fall. Next time. . . . . #trashun #fashion #trashion #recycle #trash #photo #photoart #photography

When I saw this Pokémon card I knew I had to turn it into a pencil skirt. It brings me back to when my boys were young and obsessed with Pokémon and I knew so many of them but then they would evolve and I would be lost. My boys used to get so frustrated that I couldn’t keep up lol…….., . . . . #trash #pokemon #pokémon #pokemoncards #fashion #recycle #photo #photoart #art

I just got back from Vegas. We saw Katy Perry, which by the was was Ah-mazing. One act of her show was titled trashun…..seemed perfect for this series too. Trashun mini……. . . . . #fashion #trash #recycle #art #photo #photography #photoart @resortsworldlv @katyperry

I saw this Melitta coffee can on top of a sewer on my walk. I almost didn’t pick it up because I was only half way through my walk and the thought of carrying it along with a pop bag and holding the @thatdoodvictornewman leash was a bit much at 8 in the morning but soooooo worth it. . . . . #trash #recycle #art #photo #photography #photoart #fashion

This snickers wrapper reminded me of hammer pants. . . . . #trash #fashion #photo #photography #art #creative #snickers #snickersbar

Sometimes it’s all about the shoes!!!!! . . . . #trash #fashion #recycle #photo #photoart #art #creativephotography

When I saw this bag of Doritos It reminded me of swing dresses…..and then all I could think of was Glenn Miller’s song In the Mood…… . . . . #swingdress #trash #recycle #fashion #art #photo #photography

Lindt skirt….. . . . . . #trash #fashion #recycle #garbage #photo #photography #uniqueart #art #photoart

Halls strapless sundress. . . . . . #trash #fashion #recycle #recycling #photo #art #photography

Pocket strawberry crop pants….. . . . . #trash #recycle #fashion #art #photo #photography #creative #photoart

Smarties pencil skirt….. . . . . #trash #recycle #art #fashion #photo #photography

It’s turning into quite the obsession…..picking up trash that I find on my walks and turning it into fashionable art. Which one is your favourite? . . . #art #trash #recycle #photo #photography #photoart #fashion

Oiko mini…….. . . . . #fashion #art #trash #garbage #recycle #photo #photography #creative #creativephotography

Post it A line skirt…… . . . . . #creativeart #creativephotography #creativephoto #photography #photo #art #artphotography

Talk the talk and Walk the walk!!!!!! . . . . #creativeart #creativephotography #creativephoto #artistsoninstagram #photographer #image #pictures #photograph #camera #colours #abstract

Cookies and cream strapless midi . . . . . #creativeart #creativephotography #creativephoto #torontoartist #art #photo #photography

Found a great use for these lol. . . . . #creativeart #creativephotography #creativephoto #torontoartist #recycle #trash #creative #photo #art

Planning a super fun piece!!!!!

Nespresso mini skirt. . . . #conceptual #conceptualphotography #photography #photographer #art #recycle #trash #creativeart #creativephotography #creativephoto

“Trash” ion forward a La caramilk bar. . . #fashion #conceptualart #art #recycle #madefromtrash #photo #photography

It’s a matter of perspective…..what is one persons trash, is another’s treasure. . . . . #creativeart #creativephotography #creativephoto

Candy wrapper couture. . . . . #conceptual #conceptualphotography #photography #photographer #art #portrait #toronto #trash #recycle

Kit Kat crop. . . . . #conceptual #conceptualphotography #photography #photographer #art #recycle #trash #creativeart #creativephotography #creativephoto

I found this flower on my walk this morning…….

While cutting up celery to be more stinkin healthy….I got a little inspired.

My life is all about balance… a nap here, a nap there, and a whole lot of the in between…oh and taxes….ew

To all my artist friends out there, this message is for you

Not everyone is going to love your art. And that’s ok. I used to take it as a personal rejection. After all as artists we put our heart and soul into our craft and when someone doesn’t like the end result it can feel very personal. I love this quote from the book Art and fear…”but while others reactions need not cause problems for the artist, they usually do. The problems arise when we confuse others priorities with our own.” As an artist you learn lessons over and over again and wanting to be understood is a basic need of all humans…. Creating art just to please others is limiting and so stifling…. Been there done that…. Being true to yourself although difficult at times really is what’s it’s all about. The right people will make connections to your art and just because they haven’t found you yet doesn’t dismiss your status as artist…all that really matters is whether or not you are making progress in your art and thoroughly enjoying the process. The right audience will come along. Sometimes though they have their own timeline. Enjoy the journey

I’m putting the final touches together for this year’s Artist Project. It’s been a hot minute. I forgot just how much work goes into planning for these shows. Can’t wait to see this one framed!!!! Working on a title…..”school crossing” or “sugar rush”. What do you think? . . . . . #fineart #fineartportrait #fineartphotography #conceptual #conceptualphotography #photography #photographer #art #portrait #toronto #oakville #artoftheday #artlover #artforsale #artforthehome #canadianartist #visualcollective #photographygallery #limitededitionprint #artofvisuals #fineartphotographer #artcollection

Hold onto what makes you happy!!! . . . #fineart #fineartportrait #fineartphotography #conceptual #conceptualphotography #photography #photographer #art #portrait #toronto #oakville #artoftheday #artlover #artforsale #artforthehome #canadianartist #visualcollective #photographygallery #limitededitionprint #artofvisuals #fineartphotographer #artcollection #artcollectors #contemporaryphotography #digitalpainting #creativeart

What I love most about being an artist is the freedom to create. I have been embracing being creative without perfection. Using different mediums and bringing them together is new and fun. This piece is one of my favourites from my new work. “ Happily ever after “ . . . . #photography #art #photobasedart #new #happy #photoart

Bring Your Own Happiness. Who knew something as simple as a plastic bag would inspire me ??? I had to create a piece to honour the happy faced plastic bag. . . . . #inspiration #happy #bringyourownhappiness #art #photograph

Even bad days have happy moments….. . . .’. #fineart #fineartportrait #fineartphotography #conceptual #conceptualphotography #photography #photographer #art #portrait #toronto #oakville #artoftheday #artlover #artforsale #artforthehome #canadianartist #visualcollective #photographygallery #limitededitionprint #artofvisuals #fineartphotographer #artcollection #artcollectors #contemporaryphotography

It’s been a hell of a long time since I felt like creating. And then something as simple as a shopping bag inspired me to get back at it……. . . . #fineart #fineartportrait #fineartphotography #conceptual #conceptualphotography #photography #photographer #art #portrait #toronto #oakville #artoftheday #artlover #artforsale #artforthehome #canadianartist #visualcollective #photographygallery #limitededitionprint #artofvisuals #fineartphotographer #artcollection #artcollectors #contemporaryphotography

Robert Frost said, “Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” When have you taken the road less traveled in your life? For me, I started on an unconventional path when I began my adult life. I went to university, got two degrees and worked as an occupational therapist. But it didn’t feel right no matter how hard I willed it to. My inner voice said that this is not your path and I quit. But I had no plan. Two kids, a mortgage and student loans and no plan. Doubters told me I should stay in my stable career, but I needed something else. So instead of giving up, I put one foot in front of the other and walked the path of uncertainty anyway. Now, many years later, I’m so grateful I took a chance on the road less traveled. It’s not always easy but like Robert Frost said, it really has made all the difference! Now tell me… when have you taken the road less traveled in your life? . . . . #mylife #folllowyourheart #myjourney

I am a minimalist at heart and love the simplicity of a single flower. . . . , #toronto #oakville #artoftheday #artlover #artforsale #artforthehome #canadianartist #visualcollective #photographygallery #limitededitionprint #artofvisuals #fineartphotographer #artcollection #artcollectors #contemporaryphotography #digitalpainting #creativeart #creativephotography #creativephoto #torontoartist #beyondphotography #interiordesign #interiordecor #homedecor #canon #canonphotography

Only a few more to show you. It’s been fun playing in water again. Thanks for the push @dcfagallery

Excited to see this series printed…. Thinking super modern framing???? Thoughts??? . . .’. #toronto #oakville #artoftheday #artlover #artforsale #artforthehome #canadianartist #visualcollective #photographygallery #limitededitionprint #artofvisuals #fineartphotographer #artcollection #artcollectors #contemporaryphotography #digitalpainting #creativeart #creativephotography #creativephoto #torontoartist #beyondphotography #interiordesign #interiordecor #homedecor #canon #canonphotography

One of my favourites so far. Which one do you like best? . . . . #toronto #oakville #artoftheday #artlover #artforsale #artforthehome #canadianartist #visualcollective #photographygallery #limitededitionprint #artofvisuals #fineartphotographer #artcollection #artcollectors #contemporaryphotography #digitalpainting #creativeart #creativephotography #creativephoto #torontoartist #beyondphotography #interiordesign #interiordecor #homedecor #canon #canonphotography

I found the perfect flower shop for sourcing my flowers for this series @forestofflowersoakville

Flowers are my inspiration at the moment but you know me, I couldn’t just photograph a flower. So, when one of my galleries asked me to create a new water series, I decided that I’d give flowers and water a try. . . . . #fineart #fineartportrait #fineartphotography #conceptual #conceptualphotography #photography #photographer #art #portrait #toronto #oakville #artoftheday #artlover #artforsale #artforthehome #canadianartist #visualcollective #photographygallery #limitededitionprint #artofvisuals #fineartphotographer #artcollection #artcollectors #contemporaryphotography #digitalpainting #creativeart

Seems fitting to post these images with the rainy forecast. . . . #visualcollective #photographygallery #limitededitionprint #artofvisuals #fineartphotographer #artcollection #artcollectors #contemporaryphotography #digitalpainting #creativeart #creativephotography #creativephoto #torontoartist #beyondphotography #interiordesign #interiordecor #homedecor #canon #canonphotography

A few weeks of experimenting and I am loving the results. . . . . #limitededitionprint #artofvisuals #fineartphotographer #artcollection #artcollectors #contemporaryphotography #digitalpainting #creativeart #creativephotography #creativephoto #torontoartist #beyondphotography #interiordesign #interiordecor #homedecor #canon #canonphotography

Another image in my yet to be named new series. Thank you to everyone who suggested titles. I’m still collecting titles and will include all in the finals selection process. . . . . #fineart #fineartportrait #fineartphotography #conceptual #conceptualphotography #photography #photographer #art #portrait #toronto #oakville #artoftheday #artlover #artforsale #artforthehome #canadianartist #visualcollective #photographygallery #limitededitionprint #artofvisuals #fineartphotographer #artcollection #artcollectors #contemporaryphotography

Trying to choose a title for this series of work. Any suggestions? . . . . . #fineart #fineartportrait #fineartphotography #conceptual #conceptualphotography #photography #photographer #art #portrait #toronto #oakville #artoftheday #artlover #artforsale #artforthehome #canadianartist #visualcollective #photographygallery #limitededitionprint #artofvisuals #fineartphotographer #artcollection #artcollectors #contemporaryphotography

Admittedly I have not been creative lately. It comes in short waves that I jump aboard because I fear they won’t return. These waves give me energy. They excite me and remind me that even though I wear many hats, this is the hat I am meant to wear. . . . . #fineart #fineartportrait #fineartphotography #conceptual #conceptualphotography #photography #photographer #art #portrait #toronto #oakville #artoftheday #artlover #artforsale #artforthehome #canadianartist #visualcollective #photographygallery #limitededitionprint #artofvisuals #fineartphotographer #artcollection

Flowers seem to be my thing right now. Inspired by the work of @warrengrossman a painter and @amanda_arcuri a photographer, I used water to create an abstract painterly feel to this collection. . . . . #artforsale #artforthehome #canadianartist #visualcollective #photographygallery #limitededitionprint #artofvisuals #fineartphotographer #artcollection #artcollectors #contemporaryphotography #digitalpainting #creativeart #creativephotography #creativephoto #torontoartist #beyondphotography #interiordesign #interiordecor #homedecor #canon #canonphotography

I felt like letting go today and seeing where my digital pencil would take me. Strokes were loose and carefree. With everything going on in the world I was feeling down. I have to admit I have been feeling stuck. So today was just about letting go. Not worrying about the outcome. Not striving for perfection or preconceived notions of what the result should be.