BIO
I am not just an environmental artist. As an avid wildlife photographer, I prefer using my own photo references when creating art. My medium of choice is acrylic painting on a wood backing. The style in which I paint would be described as representational. Painting narratives, both realistic and surreal, have been my current staple of compositions. It is within storytelling that I can engage with Canadian audiences on a more personal environmental level.
My artistic styles have changed many times over the years, but it is my obsession with wildlife that has stayed the same. Wherever the art world takes me, I would like to thank everyone who has complemented my artwork throughout this on-going journey. |
EXHIBITIONS
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2020 - Patterns Within: FAB Gallery. Artwork: Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2015 - Lakehead University Major Studio Exhibition: Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Artwork: “Florence Cross The Lawn”, “Danger Love The Night” and "Dear, You’re Crushing Again” (People's Choice Award)
2015 - Urban Infill, Lakehead University Major Studio Exhibition: Definitely Superior Art Gallery. Artwork: "You’re Not The One I’m Looking For”, “Demons”, “Florence” and “Frightened"
2015 - Urban Infill, Lakehead University Major Studio Exhibition: Definitely Superior Art Gallery. Artwork: "You’re Not The One I’m Looking For”, “Demons”, “Florence” and “Frightened"
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2021 - Winter Festival of Art - Finding Joy: Art Gallery of Algoma. Artwork: "Leaf Peeping Spectacle" (Honorable Mention)
2020 - Images of Research: Online exhibition (Covid 19). Artwork: "Canadiana"
2018 - 50 Years Rat Free: An Exhibit of New Alberta Contemporaries: FAB Gallery. Artwork: "Wildfire"
2017 - Here and Now: Mississauga Living Arts Center. Artwork: “Dear, You’re Crushing Again”
2015 - Lakehead University Student Juried Art Exhibition: Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Artwork: “Focus On The Hens” (The Stevenson Family Award)
2014 - Lakehead University Student Juried Art Exhibition: Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Artwork: “Unwelcome” (Thunder Bay Art Gallery Award & Yves and Mandy Fricot Award)
2013 - Lakehead University Student Juried Art Exhibition: Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Artworks: "Suffocation” , "Disappearance Of The Paper Mache Birds”, “Self Portrait” (Lakehead University President’s Award, Justice Diannne Pettit Baig Award, The Body Mind Centre Award & People's Choice Award) and “The Shift” (Lakehead University Alumni Association Award)
2012 - Queen’s Walk Art Exhibition: Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie. Artwork: Paintings from "Wildlife Art" produced in 2012 (People's Choice Award)
2012 - Lakehead University Student Juried Art Exhibition: Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Artwork: “Self Portrait” (The Body Mind Centre Award & Jenson–Bode Family Award), “Mr. Raccoon Fisherman” (Thunder Bay Potters Guild Award) and "Selfish Game” (The Keg Award)
2020 - Images of Research: Online exhibition (Covid 19). Artwork: "Canadiana"
2018 - 50 Years Rat Free: An Exhibit of New Alberta Contemporaries: FAB Gallery. Artwork: "Wildfire"
2017 - Here and Now: Mississauga Living Arts Center. Artwork: “Dear, You’re Crushing Again”
2015 - Lakehead University Student Juried Art Exhibition: Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Artwork: “Focus On The Hens” (The Stevenson Family Award)
2014 - Lakehead University Student Juried Art Exhibition: Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Artwork: “Unwelcome” (Thunder Bay Art Gallery Award & Yves and Mandy Fricot Award)
2013 - Lakehead University Student Juried Art Exhibition: Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Artworks: "Suffocation” , "Disappearance Of The Paper Mache Birds”, “Self Portrait” (Lakehead University President’s Award, Justice Diannne Pettit Baig Award, The Body Mind Centre Award & People's Choice Award) and “The Shift” (Lakehead University Alumni Association Award)
2012 - Queen’s Walk Art Exhibition: Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie. Artwork: Paintings from "Wildlife Art" produced in 2012 (People's Choice Award)
2012 - Lakehead University Student Juried Art Exhibition: Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Artwork: “Self Portrait” (The Body Mind Centre Award & Jenson–Bode Family Award), “Mr. Raccoon Fisherman” (Thunder Bay Potters Guild Award) and "Selfish Game” (The Keg Award)
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
2020 - Education and Research Archive: Artwork: "Canadiana"
2013 - Lakehead Alumni Collection: Artwork: “The Shift”
2013 - Lakehead Alumni Collection: Artwork: “The Shift”
BURSARIES
2013 - Buckhorn Fine Art Award: Buckhorn Fine Arts Festival. Artwork: “Passing Through”
PUBLISHED
Article - February 10 2015, The Argus, “Art Students On Show”
Article - February 12 2015, Thunder Bay Source, “Visual Best From LU Art”
TV Interview - March 13 2015, TBT News hour, Lakehead University Major Studio Exhibition
2013 - 2015 Argus Graphic Designs (Lakehead University Paper)
Article - March 27 2013, The Argus, “Showcasing Student Talent”
Article - February 12 2015, Thunder Bay Source, “Visual Best From LU Art”
TV Interview - March 13 2015, TBT News hour, Lakehead University Major Studio Exhibition
2013 - 2015 Argus Graphic Designs (Lakehead University Paper)
Article - March 27 2013, The Argus, “Showcasing Student Talent”
PAST ART AWARDS & ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
2011 - Winner, Robert Bateman's "Get To Know" Art Contest
2010/2011 - Secondary School Grade 12 Visual Arts Award
2010/2011 - Secondary School Grade 12 Art Design (Yearbook) Award
2010/2011 - Secondary School Grade 12 Non Traditional Media Award
2009/2010 - Secondary School Grade 11 Visual Arts Award
2009 - Honorable Mention, Robert Bateman's "Get To Know" Art Contest
2009 - TD Bank Art Winner, (Sponsor of Robert Bateman's "Get to Know" Art Contest) Published Calendar
2008/2009 - Secondary School Grade 10 Visual Arts Award
2007/2008 - Secondary School Grade 9 Visual Arts Award
2010/2011 - Secondary School Grade 12 Visual Arts Award
2010/2011 - Secondary School Grade 12 Art Design (Yearbook) Award
2010/2011 - Secondary School Grade 12 Non Traditional Media Award
2009/2010 - Secondary School Grade 11 Visual Arts Award
2009 - Honorable Mention, Robert Bateman's "Get To Know" Art Contest
2009 - TD Bank Art Winner, (Sponsor of Robert Bateman's "Get to Know" Art Contest) Published Calendar
2008/2009 - Secondary School Grade 10 Visual Arts Award
2007/2008 - Secondary School Grade 9 Visual Arts Award