"Art is something I am compelled to do; Writing is something I must do, I just have to."
Everything about the north inspires me: the magic of colours, the realms of textures, the uniqueness of forms and natural phenomenon. This fascination and intrigue gathers into inner passions, dances with my emotions, and inspires a yearning to express these wonders into the shapes and forms of my sculptures, into fascinating hues and colours of works of art or into creative energies seeking written words.
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Self-portrait with artwork

Novels

realistic fiction

So far away 

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as yourself 

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Whisper softly

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non-fiction

camps, cabins & canoes - 2005

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 Journey to remote camps, slip into northern waters, explore wilderness trails and backcountry cabins. Experience nature's phenomenon and listen to the call of the loons.

The North boundary trail - 2004/2006

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 A month long hike along the northern boundary of Jasper National Park. Backcountry trails, grizzlies, rain and hunger - reaching beyond the northernmost boundaries of the self.

Futuristic fiction

The Prophesy of sapionka - 2005

In an era of great darkness, two will join forces; as had been prophesised. It is their light that draws the people and marks the dawn of a new era, the dawning of The Light.
It is she, of the missing pages of the Prophecy, who finds the lost book, the book that reveals the wisdom and ways of The Light.

Blue Moon - 2005

It is he, as is written in the Prophecy, who comes to understand the wisdoms contained within the Holy writings and leads the people back to the ways of The Light.

Zenyx - 2007

Artwork

Metallic fibre artworks

Paintings / murals

Biography
"My art is the realm of the spirit being expressed into the realm of the material."
Linda took part in the RBC Emerging Artists program, under the mentorship of Macel Debreuil, and is now an associate artist at the NorVA Centre. 
Before this, Linda took art classes with various art instructors in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, including workshops with Ed Martyniuk (hosted on TV; demonstrating the Bob Ross technique of oil painting).
Her sculptures and murals have been featured in the media several times, with many of her pieces finding residence in Europe, USA, South Africa, Australia, and, of course, Canada. 
Linda has won over thirty ribbons, numerous honourable mentions, three People's Choice awards, a Best of the Show award and a People's Third Choice award for the province of Manitoba (Into the Rustic; displayed at Winnipeg's legislature building, 2007).

​"The purpose of my writing is to offer venues of hope, understanding or uplift."
For Linda, writing is another form of art. The essence of her writing is based on real life: on the harsh realities and awesome truths. Infused into the pages of her novels are the finding of answers, the awakening of understanding or the sense of being calmly empowered. 
​She has received multiple recognitions for her writing, including being featured in Our Canada magazine and The Russell Banner and Cottage North newspapers.
  visit Linda at: facebook.com/hurtandheal