I was born and raised in Toronto, and educated at University of Toronto ( B.A. and B.Ed ).
I have not always been an artist. It was only after many years as a financial advisor that I had an invitation to attend a weekend art workshop. Although I knew nothing at all about art and had never done any art, I did enjoy the workshop and it became a tipping point in my life. I decided soon after the workshop to take an early retirement and go to art school full-time.
I became an artist by chance but I stay an artist by choice.
Statement
Colour is my morning coffee! It wakes me up and it energizes me. (Although I do still love a great cup of coffee!)
I am primarily an abstract painter and my current body of work has a floral motif. The works are mostly oil on wood panel, 30" x 30".
I start every painting session with one question: “What colours do I want to play with today?” And I proceed from there without specifically planning the painting in advance. The floral theme evolves as the painting progresses. I use both traditional and non-traditional tools when painting.
When I am painting, time seems altered and hours can pass by in what seems like only a few minutes. The process of applying paint to canvas or board in an abstract way leads the imagination of the viewer and of the creator to a very personalized interpretation of what the painting is about.
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