Born and a raised in Peterborough Ontario, I dreamt of being an artist always drawing painting and sculpting. At the age of  19, I moved to Toronto to obtain my Bachelor of Architecture from Ryerson  University (Toronto Metropolitan University). The alternate art form from which I could make a living. I have spent over 25 years running DPK Design serving  the fast passed custom residential construction industry in Toronto and around Ontario. 

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In 2006 Doris with her family moved from Toronto to Georgina-the south shore of Lake Simcoe to offer a country life for her son to grow up in. Inspired by my surrounding landscapes and the architecture of the world she began painting again and even took part in a group show at the Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery in 2016.

In the last few years I was forced to experience great personal change one of which in 2021 was a catastrophic fire in her home and studio - I have used painting as a tool to heal and try to move forward. Exploring many techniques, styles and application as a journey of healing and rebuilding my lost portfolio.