​From a young age, art and photography were hobbies that allowed Fern to explore and express the beauty she saw in the natural world. As an adult, these hobbies became important tools that supported health and wellness in a difficult time. She continues to be interested in the role that art and creativity plays in physical and emotional wellness.

Raised in a rural area on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada, there is a special place in her heart for the beauty of the natural world.