Linda devoted hew earlier years to parenting and although primarily self taught, she studied with Bruce St. Clair in North Bay and has entered local competitions, won regional awards, and received honourable mentions.

Her work has taken her to Australia , Greece , Singapore , and more recently, Temagami, where she is the owner, and artist in residence, of Temagami Life Outfitters.  The store offers other area Artists and Craftspeople a venue for their work and provides a wide range of Arts, Crafts, Antiques, Collectibles, Useful Northern Supplies, & Natural Products for visitors and local residents alike.

Linda continues to find endless subjects for her bold designs in the wildlife and scenery found around her Studio on an island on Lake Temagami .