BIOGRAPHY

PAINTINGS

Spring on the Rideau Pastel 14" x 10"

Storm over Blakeney Pastel 17" x 11"

 

BIOGRAPHY

Art is an undeniable necessity, an intrinsic element that defines my life. From my first Crayola I was hooked.

My early work was illustrative in nature which enabled me to develop a solid understanding of drawing, sketching and composition. Today my focus is on the more organic, natural designs of nature.

Preferring to paint with professional pastel, I enjoy the immediacy of the medium and its saturation of colour. My work is painted on both canvas panels and sanded paper, with or without a watercolour or acrylic underpainting.

Over the past few years I have had the opportunity to study pastel painting under such great artists as Albert Handell, Teresa Saia, Colleen Howe and Andrew McDermott. I particularly enjoy taking my art outdoors and have painted many of my works en plein air in British Columbia, Ontario, France, England, Wales, Oregon, Utah and Washington State.

Currently, I am a member of the Canadian Pastel Society and the Federation of Canadian Artists.

The joy of creating and sharing a story within a colourful image continues to inspire me. My work hangs in private and corporate collections both here and abroad.

I have recently shown my work at:
2008 Maple Run Studio Tour - Pakenham ON
2007 ArtSpring Gallery, Ganges, Salt Spring Island BC
2007 Federation of Canadian Artists Gallery - Granville Island, Vancouver BC
2007 The Power of Two - Cranston Studio Tour, White Rock, BC
2005/2006/2007 Painters Square - White Rock, BC
2004/2003 Arnold Mikelson Festival of Arts - White Rock, BC

 

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