At Algonquin College in Ottawa, Gillian’s studies included Graphic Presentation and Rendering, Architectural Drafting and Detailing, Fine Arts, Colour Theory and History of Art, all of which made her transition into her painting natural. She began studying night classes at the University of Victoria in 1990, with Fleming Jorgenson.

Her passion for painting and illustration took fire immediately, and she realized that her love for the medium of painting had been simmering below the surface all her life. Her creativity in her design work, especially her much-praised way with colour, was further enhanced by her immersion in the world of painting. Little did she know that in ten years time, she would be teaching watercolour courses at the University of Victoria.

Gillian's passion and zeal for design, culture, trends, history and travel all influence her work, providing an endless and exhilarating source of inspiration.

Affiliations:
Associate Member, Interior Designers Institute of BC.