About

I was born in Quebec in 1969, raised in Montreal, and Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Art has always been my way of connecting with people. It evolved from a love of cartoons, and drawing. As the expression became more complex, the motive remained the same: to share perspectives.

I studied fine art at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, and was previously mentored by artist and educator Angela Baker, in Newfoundland. Alex Colville was Chancellor of Acadia while I was studying, and exposure to him and his work left a strong impact. My initial paintings were stylized portraits, embracing animation and dream imagery.

Vancouver, British Columbia has been home since 1991. I began exhibiting large painted cartoons around '93, in galleries and nightclubs. Here the 90s were a wonderful time for artists, as studios and venues were cheap and plentiful. Presently I work in a studio on the seawall, and have for the last twenty five-years. The waterfront has granted me an endless source of peace and creativity. I am particularly moved to express how nature and civilization meet and thrive in this beautiful city.

Gallery

Exhibition History

For several years I worked with Gallerist and art dealer David Cook, who was based on Salt Spring Island. Sadly David passed in 2017, and I gratefully acknowledge his dedication to my work, and his infectious passion for the visual arts. I miss him.

2018 Vancouver Maritime Museum, Vancouver BC Marine art featuring Yachts designed by Ron Holland in support of his memoir book launch, ‘All the Oceans’.

2017 Art Barn, Salt Spring Island Mixed show curated by David Cook

2016 The Even Cheaper Show, Salt Spring Island Mixed exhibition and auction curated by David Cook

2015 South End Gallery, Salt Spring Island ‘Satellite Series’, solo display of abstract images from above the Earth.

2009 Eastwood-Onley Gallery, Vancouver BC ‘Twilight Bridges’, solo exhibition of abstracts based on land and sea views.

2005 Sugar and Sugar Gallery, Vancouver BC Group showing of abstract painting.

1996-1997 The Purple Onion Cabaret

1996 The Gin Gallery, Vancouver BC Group Exhibition.

Since 1993 I have shown my art in many Vancouver restaurants, clubs, and businesses including: Nook, Tavola, Tapastree, Cru, The Purple Onion, Richard’s on Richard’s, The Brass Monkey, Brix, Crosstown Traffic, and Zalon Salon.