ARCTIC CIRCLE EXHIBIT: In October of 2023, I travelled to Longyearbyen Norway for a sailing adventure and artist residency in the Arctic. I had a remarkable two weeks exploring this part of the world with an amazing group of international artists. Thanks to The Arctic Circle organization for including me in this incredible adventure. More information HERE. I will be unveiling a new body of work entitled A View From Above: Painting the Svalbard Archipelago at the Creemore Festival of the Arts on October 4th to 6th. There will be an opening reception on October 4th from 5-7pm at Gallery Lagom, 178 Mill Street in Creemore. The work will remain there for the month of October.

SCOTTISH PORTRAIT PRIZE: I am excited to announce that my recent portrait entitled “Weight Bearing Limbs” has been accepted as a finalist in the Scottish Portrait Awards. The Scottish Arts Trust will exhibiting all finalists at the Scottish Arts Club in Edinburgh from September 7th to 28th, then Duff House in Banff from October 4th to January 31st, and finally at Glasgow Art Club from February 8th to 27th 2025. More info HERE.

ROSE ISLAND SPECIMEN PROJECT: I have enjoyed some great hikes on Rose Island over the last year or two, exploring the terrain and letting the ideas percolate for my Rose Island Specimen Project. The resulting body of work inspired by the distinctive nature reserve on the island explores our complex connection to the land as well as the duality of isolation. Many thanks to the Georgian Bay Land Trust and its King Family Bursary for their support of this project. A preview of these works will be exhibited at Trestle Brewery in Parry Sound, ON in May of 2024. The larger collection of works will then be exhibited at Quest Art Gallery in Midland ON from June 21 to August 17 2024. All welcome at the opening reception on June 21st from 7-9pm. More information about the project HERE.

SSNAP FINALIST: I am excited to announce that my painting “Thrice Supported (In the Anthropocene Age)” has been accepted as a finalist in the Salt Spring National Art Prize. The finalist exhibition will run from September 23 to October 23, 2023, on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. All artworks will be available for sale at the exhibition and online during this time. Awards will be announced at the Gala Awards Night on October 21st. Vote for the People’s Choice Awards HERE!!

RECONCILIATION: I recently finished a painting as part of the Call to Action #83 Art Project. This is my third time working collaboratively with a group of indigenous and non-indigenous artists on this Truth and Reconciliation project. Exhibit details coming soon.