Bev was born in Victoria, B.C.  Her father, a dedicated outdoorsman, instilled in her a great love for Vancouver Island and it's natural beauty.

In 1974 Bev moved to Vancouver.  While there, she studied drawing and portraiture at the Vancouver Academy of Art.  She also completed a two year course in ceramic and textile design at  Capilano University.

Bev moved back to the island in 2004 and was introduced to the art of Pastel Painting.  She fell in love with it.  Because of her love of animals and all things natural, it has become her prime subject matter.