I’m honoured that Nova was selected to exhibit in the Salt Spring National Art Prize this year. This prestigious show runs from September 25 to October 25 2021, with the opening gala on Friday September 24 from 6pm-10pm. Congratulations to…

Welcome to the Atelier! All artists have to start somewhere. Every great artist has learned from those who came before, honing their skills and getting to know their own style. This is how I learned to paint and appreciate art…

My latest painting, Nocturne (oil on linen, 80″ x 40″) was a creative vacation from my current series.  A little bit fantastical and inspired by nocturne works of Whistler and Solomon, it was a lot of fun to paint.  I’m looking…

  From the Ground Up: A Process-Based Approach to Oil Painting 5 Day Oil Painting Workshop – July 29-August 2 2019 Registration below. A successful painting is not about the end product – it’s about the process. A deliberate, thoughtful approach…

I am delighted that “Shift” (oil on linen, 64″x35″) will be included in the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art‘s (Wausau, WI) inaugural International Biennial Portrait Competition, curated by Margaret Bowland.   The exhibit runs from April 9 to June 29 2019.  …

  Four 24″ x 18″ portraits (pictured below; oil on cradled wood panel) will be for sale at Fortune Gallery’s Winter Show.  Each piece is $975.  The show runs from December 1-23, and includes small works by local Victoria artists Lexis (portrait) Elle…

I’m pleased to announce that my newest painting Unmask (oil on linen, 60″ x 40″) is a finalist for the Figureworks Prize competition in Ottawa. The show opens on November 21 from 6-10pm.  If you are in Ottawa, go to the opening, have a…

I’m pleased to be offering two free painting demos at Opus Art Supplies in Victoria, BC.  Both on Sunday August 17th, the first will be from 12:00pm-1:30pm, and the second from 2:30-4:00.  While they are free, registration is required and I…

I’m delighted to be participating in the Sooke Fine Arts Show again this year.  My newest works will be in the show, which opens on July 27 with the Purchaser’s Preview night on July 26. Well organized, with high quality work, it is one…