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“A Bunch of Roses” has been awarded FINALIST status and included with the wonderful creations from artists all around the world in the Engage Art '22 contest. A few weeks ago I was notified of the Semi-Finalist status of “A Bunch of Roses” artwork submission to the Engage Art ’22 contest.  And on July 13th the Engage Art Team sent an email that my original oil painting had made it to the “Finalist” selection.  I'm delighted!   Here’s what Engage Art wrote… “Congratulations! Your entry A Bunch of Roses has been named a FINALIST in the Engage Art Contest.  This...

Gallery at Victoria Hall has offered me a shared exhibition with Westmount artist Tracey Steer.  The proposed dates for this show are: Exhibition: February 18 to March 17th, 2023 Vernissage: February 17th, from 6 pm to 8 pm.   To say I'm delighted is an understatement! Previous to the 2023 exhibition... In October 2021, I presented a solo exhibition of painted peonies titled "Beauty for Ashes" at Galerie Erga, Montreal. The concept addressed the notion of "emotional healing" and the colour "pink" provided a visual thread throughout.  It took 2 years.... the challenges during 2020 to 21 provided the tension necessary to crystallize my idea as I painted these works.  You can read...

I'm delighted to announce that my entry, "A Bunch of Roses" original oil painting, has been named semi-finalist in Engage Art'22 contest.  HOW "A Bunch of Roses" FITS INTO CONTEST This artwork was entered as a dedication to the concept of the "Spiritual Battle".  Presenting in the entry, I outline how my artwork, specifically the painted rose, and the creative process, illuminate the Spiritual Battle, and relate to Ephesians 6:10-20. In essence, I would consider the creation of art in alignment with putting on “The Full Armour of God".   Click here to visit my entry, "A Bunch of Roses", Semi-Finalist Visit this link to see...

Each new year is begun with a creative project that inspires and challenges. This year I decided on a painting.  Here's the VIDEO SERIES that chronicled my progress while painting, and it's dedication to Ephesians 6:10-20.