Jackie lives in the small town of Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada where, she works in her studio recreating the beauty and colour of things from around her home, or from her travels that have influenced her in the past and continue to influence her.

Jackie was born in Dublin, Ireland, immigrating to Canada with her family in 1954 where she lived in Ottawa until getting married in 1971. She and her husband moved to Fort Churchill, Manitoba for a time before finally settling down in Smiths Falls where they raised three children together.

Jackie has always had a love of art, and anything creative. To this end, she has studied various media over the years, concentrating mostly on watercolours. This quest began in 1981 when she joined the now defunct Smiths Falls Art Club and  painted for some time before heading in a different direction in her life.

Early 2006, Jackie rediscovered a love for art when she became a member of the Rideau Lakes Artists Association. Through this organization she has participated in many art shows throughout the area. These include Westport, Perth, and Lombardy and Smiths Falls. As well, she has participated in outdoor art shows sponsored by the Schizophrenia Society of Ottawa and the Chaffey’s Lock and Heritage Society Show at Chaffey’s Locks. She has works of art in private collections in Canada, Great Britain and Australia and the United States.

Even though her first love is painting flowers Jackie continues to try various styles and media. As well she takes workshops to improve her skills. These include watercolour, acrylics, painting on silk, charcoal and pastels. Also she has produced note cards from some of her original works of art, as well as hand painting on silk scarves