• "I believe we are all creative, we are all great and there is enough for everyone.  
  I believe in the spirit of living and in the balance of all things." 

• "Through the arts we clearly access our true potential and connect with our creative source."

• "I believe we can use our creativity to enrich our personal & professional lives.  Over the past twenty years my collection of workshops has evolved to assist people of all ages, ability, and walks of life to unlock their innate creativity in a comfortable and highly effective way. The wholistic combination of doing attainable and successful processes exponentially increases all levels of benefits. The immediate results have long lasting effects, thus making my workshops unique and very powerful."

• "Art, painting, music, dance, math, science, nature, living, playing are all
  connected - they are part of life, my existence / my awakefulness. Experiencing life and painting opens up a keener awareness of my world around me. After twenty five years, artistic exploration still intrigues me and holds my heart. During this time my art has evolved along with me. There is a truth in art that we can not hide from."

• "My vision and spirit feel clean and clear in the listening. Today I celebrate an awareness in which I am in total awe of creation.  The excitement for me is to allow this flow of energy of what I see and hear to be translated into a visual image." 

In her paintings " she (has) moved from a dependency on object and idea in the making of art to a fundamental celebration of the act itself," remarks Gerald Allaby.

Elke loves to paint outdoors and connect with nature. Knowing and understanding foundational and technical drawing and painting skills is important. Just like knowing how  to blow into a flute or press piano keys or position yourself for a tennis volley.  Being free to express yourself and play with art together with the knowledge is an exciting place to be. At home Elke plays with paints and colours because it’s fun.  Her play time keeps Elke excited about her life and her world around me. 

Being free to express herself the way Elke wants keeps her creative juices flowing and keeps her open to the endless possibilities of life.

Recently, Elke has been lecturing and giving special seminars and retreats all over Ontario and British Columbia for special groups. The most recent of these include the YWCA, New World Language, Race Relations, Learning Through The Arts, RCM McMaster Hall and NORTEL. 

Elke's work with corporations and institutions links the arts with working and living.  "We are all striving to improve our environment at home, at work and in our natural world," says Elke.  "The clearer we are, the clearer we function, at work, at home and in our inner self." 

Elke’s belief in the importance of teaching the arts and perception skills as life skills has made her a leader in education and industry innovation. Elke’s work reflects her joy and vibrancy for life as keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and artist.  

Here’s what clients say:

• "These types of presentations are far too few"   OHBA

• "People need to start healing themselves, and this seminar might plant the seed"   OHBA

• "Marvelous"   Grandview Retreat

• "A very relaxing , refreshing weekend, just what I needed."   
  Grandview Retreat

• "Exceeded my expectations."   Grandview Retreat

• "My purpose is to honour myself and to help people discover and explore their full potential and creativity in the most loving and effective way. "  MUSKOKA TOURISM.1996-1997 publication

• "My Business colleagues have noticed my creative input since Elke’s courses. I’ve noticed the creative excitement, not only in my art class, but have seen the benefits in my business life, my home life and my inner life."   Stuart Morley, CMC, MBA Feb.’97, President of Morley & Associates

• "You’re gutsy, inspiring, your commitment, and integrity are rare.  I enjoy the ride with you and your unforgettable lessons."   Leah Claire, BA, MA, Dec.’96 Toronto School-Community Advisor

• "We need thousands like you."   Walter Pitman, Chair of the Board, Ontario Arts Education Institute  

• "I gained confidence in my own ability."   Karen Marnoch , Public school teacher

• "I’m excited about my life, enjoying drawing and seeing my successes I feel I can do anything."  Watercolour student

• "This is one of the most successful programs offered in Muskoka."   Ken Thurston, Superintendent of Schools, The Muskoka Board of Education

• "Creativity is vital to business success in an increasingly competitive world. Companies like Netscape show that good ideas generated by motivated employees are the scarce commodity. Elke’s innovative and personal approach using art to foster creativity and stimulate employee imagination is helping give Nortel the competitive edge it needs."   Neal Brower, Director, Business Development, Nortel.