A long time resident of Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, Viv's paintings are in public, private and corporate collections in Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia. She holds a B. Ed (Fine Arts) and a M.Ed (Counselling Psychology) from the University of British Columbia and was an art educator, counsellor, and administrator in the public school system for more than 32 years. A former Education Chair on the Board of Directors for the Penticton Art Gallery, Viv presents workshops to children and adults locally, is a summer instructor at UBCO and has facilitated sessions at provincial and national conferences. She is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA).

Viv’s work spans a variety of subject matter and mediums, and she is particularly intrigued by lighting as it affects landscapes and natural elements.

Viv and her husband Dave enjoy spending time together with their daughter, Heather (an emerging artist!).