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Sounds funny but so many collectors are confused by round paintings or tondo's as us artists refer to. Rounds or tondo's offer an unique opportunity to add some extra visual interest to a wall, especially to a collection of pieces hanging 'Salon style' - in a large grouping. I particularly enjoy painting on a round as it gives me a chance to play with the composition of the subject matter. 18" round 'Paint the Town Red' with gold trim being enjoyed by collectors at a show ope

Teaching a workshop at Tinhorn Creek Winery in beautiful Oliver BC... sorta a dream come true for me. Sounds cheesy, I know... but you know my work is all about nostalgia for the Okanagan Valley where I grew up. Going up there always feels like I am returning home. It's the smell of the sage, the earth, the clean fresh lakes, the orchards and rolling hills with the vineyards; all of it gives me that feeling of the comfort of the deeply familiar. I love painting the drama of t

I made Christmas dinner for my family and then ran away.... after a busy, hectic, and intense year I needed a break. The natural choice? Go 'home'.... back to the Okanagan Valley for a little R&R. A good friend and I unwound in Kelowna with a fantastic New Years Party, met new friends, enjoyed amazing meals, fantastic wine, and winery tours. Oh! a little shopping as well! Overlooking the vineyard for the next potential painting... Even in the winter months, the wine region of

Frankly, I don't know really what I am getting myself into. I've been working industry trade shows for over 15 years, but this is...

My work station full of supplies for hand embellishing prints on cradled panels Hand embellished prints are a special piece of work made...