It was a natural step for her to pursue a career in one of the arts. She chose interior design and spent over 30 years as a professional interior designer. She founded and operated her own successful firm in Southern Alberta and was a part-time interior design faculty member at Lethbridge College.

In 2008 Maggie sold her interior design firm and she and her husband, Vern 'retired' to Sidney, Vancouver Island. It was on the Island that she took up painting initially as a hobby.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Alberta and British Columbia as well as travel throughout Canada and abroad, were her inspiration.

In 2016, life took another turn when twin grandchildren were born in Calgary, so they made the decision to return to Alberta and now happily live in Calgary.

Although mostly a self-taught artist, painting has become a passion and an exciting second career for Maggie. She draws on the principles of her interior design experience to create paintings.

Through composition, capture of light, vibrant colours and bold interpretive lines, she strives to bring uniqueness to each painting.

Her art pieces have found new homes throughout Canada, USA, United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe and Bermuda.

Maggie is a juried Exhibiting Member of the national Federation of Canadian Artists and its Calgary Chapter.

Artist's Statement
When my husband Vern, and I retired to Vancouver Island after selling my interior design firm in Lethbridge, I went from a very busy life to a very quiet life.

The desire to be creative was still strong so I took up watercolour painting as a hobby. Within a few years, I realized I really enjoyed painting, but I wanted to paint bold and vibrant art so although beautiful, watercolour probably wasn’t the medium for me.

We moved back to Alberta in 2017, so I decided then that I’d switch to acrylics as my medium and it was then that painting became a passion. However, it wasn’t until I started painting mountain landscapes that something clicked and ‘my style’ started to evolve.

The geometry of design that I’d routinely practiced for over 30 years became prominent in my compositions. Without planning, I started to apply much of my experience regarding light, balance and colour to building paintings and finally was able to create the bold interpretations that I desired.

I now paint full-time and as I learn and grow, my style continues to evolve. However, I’m very comfortable in my niche.