Drawing and painting is something that I have done for
as long as I can remember. I now dedicate much of my time
to art. I attribute the heightened interest in creating serious
art partly to my line of work. My occupation as an arborist and the
experience of growing up in rural Saskatchewan has provided me with the
familiarity and motivation to paint the landscapes and the plants that
grow there.
Trees and flowers are the spirit
of our environment. They are symbolic that way.
The prairies are abundant with
trees, shrubs, grasslands and wildflowers. The richness of colour
in shades of green against blue skies, earthy textured bark, and a
complex mix of shapes and forms provide a never-ending supply of
material to paint. There is a history of issues concerning the
protection of the natural environment and the sustainability of our
forests and grasslands. Art can be a catalyst for the appreciation of
nature. It is about the beauty and the benefits that trees and other
plants provide. It speaks of the landscapes and encourages moments of
stillness to take in the colors and patterns of nature. Paintings are
not only meant to adorn walls but also to provoke thought and emotion.
I am constantly trying new
techniques, and experimenting with texture and color. My art is
always evolving, taking me on a journey of self discovery.
Professional
Memberships
Carfac Sask – Saskatchewan Visual Artists
Prairie River Artists Group
Exhibitions
and Displays
1999/2000/2001 – Gardenscape :
Saskatoon. Sask.
1999 – Saskatoon Exhibition – Watercolour exhibit, 3rd prize
1999/2000 – Radisson Agricultural Fair – Watercolour Exhibit, 1st
prize
2000 – Raspberry Tea House : Saskatoon, Sask.
2001 – City Perk Coffee Shop : Saskatoon, Sask.
2001 – Gallery on the Bridges : Saskatoon, Sask.
2001/2002 – University Faculty Club : University of Saskatchewan
2004 – Parkridge Centre Gallery : Saskatoon, Sask.
2005 – Saskatoon Exhibition –Watercolour exhibit, 1st prize
2005 – Saskatchewan Festival of Fine Art – Bruno Prairie Ursaline Centre
2006 – Prairie River Artists group show : Saskatoon, Sask.
2006 – Centre East Galleries: Saskatoon, Sask.
2006 – Muttart Conservatory: Edmonton, Alberta
2006 – Saskatchewan Artists show and sale
2006 – City Perk Coffee Shop: Saskatoon, Sask.
2007 – Prairie Artists group show: Saskatoon, Sask.
2007 - Calories Restaurant exhibition: Saskatoon, Sask
2007 - Boys and Girls Club Show and Sale: Saskatoon, Sask.
2007 – Escape Artists Group Show: Saskatoon, Sask
2008 – Escape Artists Group Spring Show :Saskatoon, Sask
2008 – Reflections in Nature Wildlife Show : Saskatoon, Sask
2008 – Mendel Art Gallery Members Show: Saskatoon, Sask.
2008 – Boys and Girls Club Show and Sale: Saskatoon, Sask
2008 – Escape Artists Group Fall Show: Saskatoon, Sask.
2009 – Meewasin Valley Gallery Solo Show: Saskatoon, Sask
2009 - Art in The Heart of Caswell Festival: Saskatoon, Sask
2009 - Escape Artists Group Show: Saskatoon, Sask
2010 - Muttart Conservatory, Group
Show: Edmonton Alberta
