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Finding Stillness: The Art of Reflection
Framed library print of Renoir’s Bal du moulin de la Galette on my bedroom wall It was 1995 when the library held an art sale. Every few years, they cleared out books pulled from the shelves. They set them up in the mall across the street, right under the artificial skylight. I always looked forward to this event. Back then, the internet was just beginning to emerge. Books were still the primary way to chase down any information. My favorite aisle was the reference section. T
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Dec 29, 20253 min read


The Duality of Art — How Beauty and Grief Live Together
How contemporary painters use formal beauty to hold and deepen grief — offering collectors emotional depth, curatorial potential, and enduring value.
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Dec 21, 20253 min read


Social media breaks
I'm sitting in Rome after a very long social media break. It may surprise you though that I am not here for art but for football. My dear...
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Apr 16, 20251 min read


Travelling and teaching
The last few months have been crazy as far as travelling and teaching goes. Lucky for me it's daylights saving and my body is telling me...
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Nov 4, 20245 min read


Mural Mentorship
If you told me a year ago I would sign up for a 10 day mural mentorship project I probably wouldn't have believed you.
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Sep 1, 20243 min read


Commission, mentorship and market
You will notice a reoccuring theme with me. I am constantly pushed up against tight deadlines. If I didn't do this to myself I would...
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Jul 19, 20242 min read


Finishing Art Submissions
Finishing up an art Submission is a great feeling. HItting that send button knowing you have done all you can in the given time deadline....
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Jul 11, 20242 min read


Exploring New projects and art lesson videos for beginners
I am exploring some new projects and put together a few watercolor art lesson videos for beginners the last two weeks.
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Apr 5, 20243 min read


Florence watercolors
As I fly away from Florence I always get the same feeling. The longing of wanting to be at school full time, the comradery of working with
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Feb 29, 20244 min read


Back to the Berlin Wall
It's early morning and I am trying to get back into the swing of my normal routine. The last few months have been bouts of illness and...
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Feb 10, 20244 min read


Paris reflections
I am back in the winter wonderland that is the Canadian north. After the two weeks of travel I must say, this time, I was glad to be home.
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Nov 28, 20233 min read


Paris Exposition
As with most things they never go exactly to plan. As I scrambled to get ready for this Paris exposition things started to unravel.
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Oct 23, 20233 min read


New routines, new and old languages and decisions about art school.
New routines, navigating old and new languages, and deciding on art school. Looks like i have some new routines, although very unintentional
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Aug 28, 20235 min read


20 Tips for Being Creative When You are Tired or Sick
Being creative can be a challenge, especially when you're feeling under the weather or exhausted.
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Jul 10, 20236 min read


Celebrating Small Wins with Your Art: 15 Tips to Help You Stay Motivated and Inspired
As artists, we often set high standards for ourselves and strive for perfection in our work. However, it's important to remember that.....
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Jul 3, 20235 min read


My First Public Art Showing
Full disclaimer my first public art showing was not what I was expecting when I applied for this show.
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Jun 26, 20236 min read


Getting back to feeling normal.. Ish
It never fails every time I get back from travelling i get sick. When I touched down in Montreal my allergies kicked in with a vengeance
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Jun 20, 20232 min read


Art school in Florence finishing off the week
I meant to get this out the other day but then you know how vacation goes. Galleries, eating, dancing and singing.
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Apr 24, 20233 min read


Art school in Florence Italy day 3
Day 3 of art school in Florence started and ended with a bang. Coffee and cannoli for breakfast and italian karaoke until way too late
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Apr 20, 20233 min read


Art school in Florence Italy day 2
Honestly I have not been this excited to be doing something in a long time. I have so much energy that I haven't really noticed the long day
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Apr 18, 20233 min read
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