Peri-Laine is an art specialist with a degree in Fine Arts from UC Berkeley, holds a teaching certificate from the University of British Columbia and a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Fine Arts Education from Simon Fraser University.

Peri-Laine is also an exhibiting member of the the Federation of Canadian Artists and the Burnaby Artists Guild. After teaching for thirty-five years in the public school system, Peri-Laine now spends time doing art work in her home studio, presenting demos & workshops, doing some commissioned pieces, as well as teaching community art programs to adults.