Hanna Maria MacNaughtan is a self-taught artist. Her love for people and nature is evident through her paintings and sculptures.  Her work as a Registered Nurse has an immense influence on her creativity. “I am thankful and feel very privileged to do the work I do as a nurse. The patients and families I meet continually humble and inspire me with their strength and courage as they face life’s challenges.”  Painting was her initial fervor but recently carving sculptures has awakened another form of artistic expression. Working mainly with soapstone she files away the rough outer surface to reveal the hidden spirits which are bursting with colour and life. The unearthing of the secret treasure concealed inside each stone is pure delight.