My paintings are inspired by the grandeur of the natural world. Subjects often include a fluid element, as I am drawn to water's abstract qualities of light, reflection and distortion. Canadian waters provide a marvelous resource for my observations.
Hiking the Bruce Trail, wilderness canoeing and camping, or even a walk along the Etobicoke Creek near my studio always provides abundant reference. It is through my close examination of the earth's marvels; the intricate design, pattern, endless colour combinations, majesty and beauty, that I am inspired to interpret and share these through my work.
I work in several mediums, but my medium of choice is transparent water colour. There is a great sensory drawing and painting approach to it which allows me to capture luminosity, almost like painting with light. Recently introduced in my work are beautiful hand-made papers from La Papeterie Saint-Armand, Montreal imparting unique surface textures and deckles.
I was elected a member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour in 2004 and a became a Signature Member of the Transparent Watercolor Society of America in 2021.
I have studied at the Ontario College of Art and Design in the continuing studies program, with a focus on drawing and painting. These skills have always come naturally to me, and I greatly value the early direction received from my art and architecture teachers. Conducting my own painting workshops brings a newfound respect for them.
CV
Wisconsin, Illinois, USA
International Exhibit 2020
Wisconsin, Illinois, USA
93rd Annual International Juried Exhibition
Art In The Park
Bronte Heritage Park, Oakville, ON 2015, 2016
Libby Gallery, Toronto ON
Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour Celebrates 90 Years,
Members Past and Present Show, 2015
Headwaters Arts Festival, 2015
Alton Mills Art Centre, Alton, ON
Sante Fe Gallery, Owen Sound ON
Watermark 2015
Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour, Ontario Region Exhibit
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Autumn Art Sale 2014, Klienburg, ON
Helson Gallery, Halton Hills
Ontario Plein Air Society - Plein Air Challenge 2014
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibit, 2014
Kenosha Public Museum, Wisconsin, Illinois, USA. 2013
Transparent Watercolor Society of America 37th International Juried Exposition
Buzzfest, Terra Cotta ON. 2013
Subaru of Brampton, 2011, 2012
J.B. Aird Gallery, Toronto - Open Water Exhibition, International Juried Show, 2010
Member 2010 – Transparent Watercolor Society of America – Morris, Illinois
Robert’s Gallery, Toronto - Reflections National Juried Show, 2010
Studios of Brampton Tour – 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Elected Member 2004 - The Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour – Toronto
PAMA Gallery, Brampton, Ontario – CSPWC Diploma Collection 2004 - 2020
Wallace Studios - Explosions of Colour Show, Toronto 2003
J.B. Aird Gallery, Toronto - Open Water Exhibition, International Juried Show
Art Gallery of Peel – Juried Show
Big Sisters of Peel Art Auction - Guest Artist
The Atrium, Brampton City Hall – Group Show
Peel Children’s Aid Society, Fantasy Auction - Guest Artist
Visions Gallery, Brampton - Solo Show
Heritage Theatre, Brampton – Feature Artist
Bovaird House, Brampton – Feature Artist
City of Brampton, Painting Commission City Hall,
with 10,000 Edition signed prints.
Awards
People's Choice Award,
Renewal 2022, Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario
"Hunter's Moon"
People's Choice Award,
Watermark 2015, Sante Fe Gallery, Owen Sound
"Tangled Reflections"
Martin F. Weber Award
Transparent Watercolor Society of America 37th National Exposition, 2013, USA
"Marsh Reflections"
Woolfitts Art Award,
The Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour, Open Water 2012,
87th International Juried Exhibit, J.B. Aird Gallery, Toronto
“Emerge” Triptych
S.J. Sloan Award, 2003
“Autumn Mist ll”
People’s Choice Award, 1992
Visual Arts Brampton
“Main Street Brampton”
Education
Ontario College of Art and Design
Art and Design Studio Skills Certificate, 2016