Fat  Seagull  Art  Studio

         I am a self taught Bas Relief contemporary artist. I was born and raised in rural Ontario, Canada and had the privilege of being raised on a dairy farm by my Dutch Immigrant parents. A rural lifestyle instilled a deep connection to nature which inspires some of my art creations. I completed my education as a Registered Nurse in Toronto, Ontario. I settled my career in the Operating Room as a Charge Nurse managing the Adult/Paediatric Orthopaedic, Spine and Trauma theatres. Toronto taught me cultural diversity and sparked my interest in art, music and travel. This inspires some of my art as well.                                                                                                           I became interested in BAS-RELIEF (pronounced BAH-RELIEF)  many years ago. BAS-RELIEF is a technique that Donatello from Florence, Italy used from 1386-1455 and it became very popular during the 15th century. I create BAS-RELIEF by gently sculpting plaster/gypsum and other medians onto a Gallery Wooden Panel which produces a 3D appearance subtly from all angles. After my image carving is completed, I occasionally add different textured media and complete  the creation with paint. (oil or acrylic). 

Accomplishments:

-featured artist at K Okay Cafe Warkworth, Ontario-January 2026

-displayed art pieces in Toronto Legislative Parliament Building January 2026-2027, Algonquin Art Gallery October 2025, Trent Hills Chamber Of Commerce (2022-2025), Bridgewater Cafe Hastings Ontario (2022-2025), Royal Canadian Legion Veterans Organization Hastings Ontario (2023-2025), Campbellford Memorial Hospital 2025, Private Homes in Montreal, Toronto, Texas, London, to name a few.

Involved with Trent-Severn Trail Town Paddle Art Tour 2022, Apple Route Studio Tour 2024-2025, Active Member of the Eastern Ontario Art Association,