Formal art education began in Edmonton Art Gallery painting classes in 1962. I have studied Business Administration, worked in the computer, retail, and energy fields, studied Painting at the U. of Alberta. (Ext. Dept.) and graduated from the Alberta College of Art, Metals Dept.. Since graduation, I have taught jewellery courses at the A.C. Leighton Center, Alberta College of Art, Red Deer College "Series", and held a variety of workshops throughout Alberta. The ACAD Alumni Award of Excellence was awarded to me in 2002. In 2005 I was given the commission to build the prestigious Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Award medallions.

My 30 year professional career has centered on one-of-a-kind and custom jewelry both in Calgary and Edmonton. Wayne Mackenzie, Designer Goldsmith Ltd. and my gallery, Electrum Design Studio has been serving our clientelle since 1980.