Born in Toronto, I have a BCom, MBA and CFA all of which are completely irrelevant and have done little to stimulate the right side of my brain. Over many years I have pursued a number of creative endeavors but have kept coming back to painting which I have learned from books, by studying with a number of talented contemporary painters, and mostly by just painting.
What interests me most is the illusion of paining. The magic behind creating an image that appears realistic and three dimensional despite your brain knowing full well that it is simply dabs of pigment on a two dimensional surface. A fact that somehow your brain is content to ignore. I explore the inherent conflict when trying to convey an image that is inviting to the eye, drawing you into a complex scene despite it being rendered with simplicity, limited image detail, and bold loose brush strokes. A methodical messiness that somehow is still balanced, all the while creating the illusion of an effortless process.
Exhibitions
2019
Active Members Exhibition, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver
2018
Annual International Representational Show (AIRS), Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver
Small, Smaller, Smallest Exhibition, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver
Solo Exhibition, Buckland Southerst Gallery
2017
Annual Painting on the Edge Exhibition, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver
Landscapes Exhibition, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancovuer
2016
Group Exhibition, Buckland Southerst Gallery
2015
Solo Exhibition, Buckland Southerst Gallery
2014
Annual International Representational Show (AIRS), Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver
Annual Painting on the Edge Exhibition, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver
2013
Small smaller smallest group show, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver
West Vancouver Group Show, Buckland Southerst Gallery (Jan31 – Feb 9)
2012
Annual International Representational Show (AIRS), Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver
Harmony Showcase Exhibition, Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver
Annual Painting on the Edge Exhibition, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver
2011
Annual International Representational Show (AIRS), Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver
The Pacific Arbour Group Show, West Vancouver