Patricia Jayne Barnes was born in Calgary and has painted since grade four. Her favorite mediums are pencils grayscale) and colored pencils. This is her first year painting for Brush Strokes. Patricia likes to draw Japanese animation and phoenixes/mythical creatures. Brush Strokes sounded fun and interesting to her.

Mary Dusseault, originally from Morinville has painted since 1997. Her preferred medium is acrylic, though she will paint any subject. This is her first year painting for Brush Strokes which she did because she was asked to by a friend.

Julie Cardinal from Jarvie proclaims to be a Jane of all trades, Master of none. She started painting about seventeen years ago. This is her third year participating in Brush Strokes. Julie has built a library of books on tole and decorative painting. Her favorite medium is acrylics but has dabbled in oils and pastels.

Amy Gaulin was born in Ancienne-Lorette Quebec and this is her first year trying painting. She prefers to draw or sculpt, mostly doing people or faces. Amy joined Brush Strokes because it sounded like a worthwhile community cause.

Debbie Nadeau was born in Barrhead and has been interested in art ever since grade school. Her favorite mediums are watercolors and acrylics. Debbie’s preferred subjects are landscapes and wildlife. Although this is her first year participating in Brush Strokes, she wants to contribute again.

Sally Visser is a housewife/cook from Barrhead. She has been painting ever since grade school. Her favorite mediums are oils and acrylics. This is her third year participating in Brush Strokes. She contributes because she believes it is a worthy cause.

Sharon Ouellette was born in Kamloops B.C. and has been interested in painting as long as she can remember. Her favorite medium is watercolors in which she also instructs. This is her third year participating in Brush Strokes. Sharon will paint any subject and likes to come up with something “different”.

Grace Feheley grew up in Westlock and likes to be creative although she doesn’t believe she is an artist. This is her second time participating in Brush Strokes which she is glad to do because she wants to help others.

Miriam Gache was born in Chesley Ontario and Began tole painting in the late 1990’s. Miriam wants to expand from acrylics and try watercolors and oil. Her favorite subjects are landscapes, wildlife and flowers. She is honored to paint for her third year for Brush Strokes to help this deserving cause.

Sharon Stadnyk works as a nurse in Westlock and has been painting since 1999. This is her third year participating in Brush Strokes. She prefers to use acrylic paints. Sharon’s favorite subjects are Old English country cottages and Swiss folk art. She joined Brush Strokes as a way to give back.

Kay Forbes was born in London Ontario She only just got started in painting at her school’s art class. Her favorite mediums are pencils and pencil crayons. Japanese animation and Japanese symbols are her preferred subjects. Kay got involved in her first year with Brush Strokes to try it out.

Jen Johannson was born in Edmonton and has always liked painting. She enjoys painting with acrylics and oil and drawing with chalks and charcoals. Jen has painted twice for Brush Strokes because she thinks it is a great fundraiser. Her favorite subjects are landscapes and anything to do with nature.

Marj Woodcock from Westlock is currently working at Aspen Health as an Office Manager. She started taking classes many years ago and has continued off and on over the past few years. Marj’s favorite medium is acrylics applying them to tole painting. This is her third year participating in Brush Strokes.

Donna E. Boutin was born in Wetaskiwin and has enjoyed painting since she was a child. Donna is versatile in any medium, and prefers landscapes and animals as her subjects. This is the second year and third pot that Donna has painted for Brush Strokes. She does a lot of volunteer work for organizations which she believes are a good cause.

Cheryl Stevens from Westlock has lived in various places across Canada and also Germany. She started art classes at the age of 7 and continued on throughout high school. Over the years she has painted and tried many different crafts. Her favorite mediums are colored pencils and ink. This is her third year participating in Brush Strokes.

Lorna Hamilton now lives in Barrhead but was born in McLennon. She first took art classes in school. She likes many mediums including watercolors, collage and mixed-media. Landscapes, mountains and flowers are her favorite subjects. This is her third year painting for Brush Strokes which sounded like a great project to her.

Peggy Nadeau was raised on the shores of Long Island Lake, and now lives in Westlock. She began painting folk / tole in 1999. Peggy likes to use oil or acrylic paints and her favorite subjects are landscapes. She has been part of Brush Strokes for all three years because painting for fundraisers is so much more satisfying and personal than signing a cheque.

Lisa Beaver was born in Gull Lake, Sask. And has been interested in painting since she took art classes through 4-H. She enjoys drawings and using acrylic paints. Landscapes are her subject of choice. Lisa has painted for Brush Strokes for the first time and did it because she enjoys painting.

Elaine Nadeau was born and raised in Neerlandia and now farms with her husband in Pickardville. Elaine loves all types of funky art and craft projects. This is her second year painting for Brush Strokes because this cause is deep in her heart that she shares with her daughter Stacy who also painted for Brush Strokes.

Joanne Schmidt is a Dental Hygienist in Athabasca. Several years ago she attended a folk art class and from there went on to learn drawing and watercolor. She enjoys acrylics and watercolors but her favorite mediums are pencil, pen and ink. Joanne was eager to paint for a third year with Brush Strokes.

Christina Balascak was born in Westlock and began painting this year. She likes to use pencils and charcoal to make sketches and her subjects include everything and anything. This is Christina’s first year with Brush Strokes and she joined because she wanted to help.

Wendy Jackman was born in Edmonton and moved to the Westlock area in 1976. She started painting in high school and likes to use watercolor, acrylic as well as pencils. This is her third year participating in Brush Strokes. Wendy likes to paint all subjects and enjoys the challenge of choosing a design each year for Brush Strokes that others will like.

Kathy Nelson was born in Edmonton and has been interested in painting “forever”. This is her second year with Brush Strokes because she believes it is a worthwhile project. Kathy likes using oil, pencils and watercolors. She has no preferred subjects but especially enjoys painting animals and people.

Amber Barton was born in Barrhead and has painted since childhood. Her favorite mediums are acrylic paint, pencils and mixed mediums. Amber has joined Brush Strokes (first year) because it’s a good cause and a different “canvas”. Her subjects are abstract, representational and real life.

Mavis Dul was born in Stony plain and has always loved painting. Working primarily in acrylics, she has also instructed folk art for a number of years in her own studio “Pardon My Garden”. This is her third year participating in Brush Strokes because she likes to help.

Valeri Letourneau is an artist from Westlock where she has painted for at least thirty years. Her favorite mediums are acrylics and she specializes in custom airbrushing. This is her third year participating in Brush Strokes because she loves to paint and she enjoys helping people. Val loves to paint animals, birds or landscapes.

Sheena Rasmussen was born in Edmonton and has painted for two years, mostly with watercolors. She also enjoys using pencils and her preferred subjects are landscapes, portraits and tattoo creations. This is Sheena’s first year painting for Brush Strokes and she wants to join again because it’s fun.

Allison Latimer grew up in Westlock and has been interested in art since she could fingerpaint. She likes to use collage and sculpture most as her mediums. Her preferred subjects are nature and the abstract. Alison wanted to paint for Brush Strokes this year because she believes it’s a great thing to do.

Miriam Gache was born in Chesley Ontario and Began tole painting in the late 1990’s. Miria wants to expand from acrylics and try Watercolor and oil. Her favorite subjects are landscapes, wildlife and flowers. She is honored to paint for a third year for Brush Strokes to help this deserving cause.

Wendy Jackman was born in Edmonton and moved to the Westlock area in 1976. She started painting in high school and likes to use watercolor, acrylic as well as pencils. This is her third year participating in Brush Strokes. Wendy likes to paint all subjects and enjoys the challenge of choosing a design each year for Brush Strokes that others will like.

Kayla Killeen was born in Edmonton and began painting when she was ten years old. Abstracts are her preferred subject and she likes to use graphite and charcoal as mediums. This is Kayla’s first time joining Brush Strokes to do something helpful for a great cause.

Judith Larsen grew up in Westlock where she has painted since the 1970’s. Her favorite mediums are acrylics and watercolors. This is Judith’s first year participating with Brush Strokes which drew her because of her love of painting. Landscapes and wildlife are her subjects of choice.

Stacy Loitz was born and raised in Barrhead where she now lives with her husband. When she was a young child she was drawn to painting by watching her mom working on craft and art projects. This is her first year with Brush Strokes and she joined because this cause is deep in her heart.

Brooke Poltorak was born here in Westlock and has painted since she was old enough to use a paintbrush (or her fingers). She likes most mediums although pencils are what she uses the most. Trying anything once is her motto as far as preferred subjects. She joined Brush Strokes for the first time because it’s a good cause and who can refuse to paint a pot, it’s so fun.

Peggy Nadeau was raised on the shores of Long Island Lake, and now lives in Westlock. She began painting folk / tole in 1999. Peggy likes to use oil or acrylic paints and her favorite subjects are landscapes. She has been part of Brush Strokes for all three years because painting for fundraisers is so much more satisfying and personal than signing a cheque.

Ashley Killeen was born in Edmonton and has painted since she was eleven. Her favorite mediums are pencil and charcoal. She prefers to do abstract work. This is her first year participating in Brush Strokes, which she did because she wanted to do something artistic for a good cause.

Lisa Beaver was born in Gull Lake, Sask. And has been interested in painting since she took art classes through 4-H. She enjoys drawings and using acrylic paints. Landscapes are her subject of choice. Lisa has painted for Brush Strokes for the first time and did it because she enjoys painting.

Marj Woodcock from Westlock is currently working at Aspen Health as an Office Manager. She started taking classes many years ago and has continued off and on over the past few years. Marj’s favorite medium is acrylics applying them to tole painting. This is her third year participating in Brush Strokes.

Elaine Nadeau was born and raised in Neerlandia and now farms with her husband in Pickardville. Elaine loves all types of funky art and craft projects. This is her second year painting for Brush Strokes because this cause is deep in her heart that she shares with her daughter Stacy who also painted for Brush Strokes.

Marj Woodcock from Westlock is currently working at Aspen Health as an Office Manager. She started taking classes many years ago and has continued off and on over the past few years. Marj’s favorite medium is acrylics applying them to tole painting. This is her third year participating in Brush Strokes.

David Bruce Scott from Cambridge, New Zealand is currently working in St. Albert and has a degree in painting. The Profiles Gallery in St. Albert currently represents David. His favorite medium is oil on canvas but he also does extensive work in pencil. This is his third year of involvement with Brush Strokes.

Viviane Widdifield was born in Spirit River, and has been interested in painting since she was a child. Viviane’s favorite medium is watercolors and she prefers to paint old cars, landscapes and buildings. She wanted to paint for Brush Strokes her second time, because she believes in the good work that WIN does.

Jo Ann Nanninga from Neerlandia is a farmer who has been painting since she was in grade three. Her favorite mediums are watercolours and mixed medias. JoAnn prefers to paint landscapes. This is her third year participating in Brush Strokes which she does to give support.