I’m a representational oil painter born in Montreal, Quebec in 1965 but raised around the world.  As a result, my life has been quite colourful and this has extended into my art (and my cooking). I have always been fascinated by the sights and sounds of my natural environment, especially the effects of sunlight and the constantly changing colours. I now use oils to express the glow and energy that I feel radiating through nature and flowing right back to us.  In today’s high-tech world, I believe that enjoying nature’s beauty is essential and even therapeutic (even if it’s only for a few minutes a day)!

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My process consists of constructing a painting through layers. Sometimes I let these layers dry before continuing. Other times, I work wet-on-wet. I begin by establishing my composition and values with a tonal underpainting and I then build up the painting by adding layers of colour... wiping out and ‘drawing’ with my brush as I go along. As the painting progresses and begins to reveal its personality, looser and brighter brushstrokes are applied to convey the energy and emotion behind the painting. 

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My preferred mediums are oils and soft pastels while my subjects include landscapes, nature studies and still lifes. I have been influenced by many artists but I’m especially drawn to those that use bold colours... artists like Odilon Redon, Vincent Van Gogh, Félix Vallotton and Lawren Harris... amongst others. 

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I have a Collegial Diploma in Fine Arts and a BA in Communications.  I’m a mostly self-taught artist who began painting in 2011 and in 2017 decided to leave my corporate job to devote myself to painting full-time. The entire oil painting process gives me so much pleasure --- establishing the composition and colour, using painterly brushstrokes and finally watching the painting come alive.

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