Shortlist, Herbert Smith Freehill Portrait Prize 2025
I am thrilled to learn the painting of Colonel Chris Hadfield has made it through to the 2nd round of judging for the Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award 2025! The finalists will be selected by March 4th, 2025. Wish me luck!
Portrait Unveiling with Colonel Chris Hadfield
Check out this video of Colonel Chris Hadfield's inspiring words on how art is recognized within the scientific community as an integral part of the human experience. The reflections were shared through a virtual unveiling of the Ottawa School of Art's 2024 Portrait Contest Winner. Thank you to the Ottawa School of Art and Col. Hadfield for this incredible opportunity!
Reflections-A Portrait Show!
My paintings of Wapokunie and Anne have been selected for 100 Mile Arts Network's Reflections-A Portrait Show! The works will be on display at the gallery (Unit 205, 721 Chemin Riverside in Wakefield, QC) every Saturday and Sunday in February 2025 from 12 noon to 4:00pm.
Figureworks 2025
My paintings of Kylie and Erin were selected as finalists for the Figureworks Prize 2025. The finalist exhibition is at Wallack Galleries in Ottawa January 9th to 18th.
Finalist, Figureworks
I am thrilled to have my paintings of Kylie and Erin selected as finalists for Figureworks 2025. Vernissage is 6:00pm-9:30pm Thursday January 9th, 2025, at Wallack Galleries in Ottawa.
In the Studio & on Gallery Walls
A selection of my paintings have been published in the Taft Bulletin Fall 2024 issue, with a spotlight on 8 alumni artists. My art teacher Mr. Potter introduced me to oil painting. I am forever grateful for his guidance and inspiration. Read the full article.
Winner, Ottawa School of Art Portrait Contest 2024
Wow! I won the 2024 Ottawa School of Art Portrait Contest!! I am beyond words to express my gratitude for this opportunity to paint a portrait of Col. Christopher Hadfield. Thank you Ottawa School of Art!!
Give To Get Art Auction
In May 2024 I will be participating in the Ottawa Art Gallery's annual Give to Get Art Auction. My work will be part of a new online component where art lovers can bid on a commissioned artwork.
Art in the Park
On June 8th and 9th in Ottawa, I am excited to participate again in the annual juried exhibition Art in the Park (formerly known as The New Art Festival). If you are nearby please come say hello!
Chelsea Wakefield Studio Tour
Come enjoy the fall colours of the Gatineau Hills and say hello to a fantastic assortment of local artists! I’m looking forward to participating in the Chelsea Wakefield Studio Tour September 23rd, 24th, 30th and October 1st, 2023.
Low Down August 2023
Thank you to Phil Jenkins for featuring me in the Low down this summer!
The Kingston Prize 2023
I am honoured to announce the painting of Wapokunie has been selected as one of the 30 finalists for this year's Kingston Prize. The exhibition is being held at The Firehall Theatre in Gananoque. For more information please visit kingstonprize.ca.
The New Art Festival
I will be participating in The New Art Festival, Ottawa's longest-running juried festival of original art in a welcoming park setting. Please come visit!
100 Mile Arts Network
Thank you to the 100 Mile Arts Network for promoting local artists! Very happy to be a part of the video series created for their Youtube channel in October, 2020.
Figureworks
I'm pleased to announce I am one of the finalists selected for Figureworks 2019, a competition and exhibition celebrating visual art of the human form. The exhibition runs from November 21st to November 30th at Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts in Ottawa.
The Kingston Prize
I'm really excited and honoured to have the painting of Thomas chosen as one of the 30 finalists for the 2019 Kingston Prize, a Canada-wide portrait competition. The finalist portrait exhibition is at the Firehall Theatre in Gananoque Oct.11th to Oct.27th.