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Introduction	Hard to soft has been a recurring theme that runs through my life as well as my painting. I drew and colored pictures from early childhood as most children do, I just never grew out of it. In 1967 I served as a Peace Keeper in Cyprus where I drove an armored car but I still painted and made posters we hung on our cars. After the army I worked at OC Transpo during the day, but at night I painted birds and other wildlife. While working there I also designed the OC Transpo flag and transecure logo as well as some other logos and pins. Since 2003, I have been able to paint full time and I still paint from steel to feathers. My interest lies in texture, colors and shapes more than subject mater whether I am painting a chickadee or a steam train.
Interests	Paintings Acrylic on Board My subject matter is comprised of Canadian scenes, namely , Landscapes , Cityscapes and Wildlife (cards and prints are also available). Some of my graphics can be seen around Ottawa(OC Transpo Flag,Transecure Logo ,etc.). Experience - participated in art shows across Ontario for approximately twenty years. - have been a full time artist for the past three years. - have been a member of Nepean Fine Art League for nineteen years. - although mainly self- taught, I have attended courses and seminars pertaining to painting and art marketing. - Member, Foyer Art Gallery Paintings or prints donated to- Shriners Hospitals for Children (action) Big Sisters Big Brothers Ottawa (auction) Volunteer Ottawa(Mayor’s Walk- draw) Watercan (auction) Bayshore Boy Scouts (draw) Ottawa Carleton Wildlife Week (auction) Past Art Shows Nepean Fine Arts League Christmas Show(1989 - 2006) Ottawa Duck Club Show (1989 - 1995) Jazz Festival (1990 - 1998) Mississippi Arts Festival (1991-1993) NFAL Clothesline Fair (1992 - 2005) NFAL Spring Show (2006) Ottawa Arts Association Show (1992) Kawartha Arts Festival –Fenelon Falls (1993 – 2006) Kanata Christmas Show (1994) Bon Echo Art Show (1997 – 2006) Waterfowl Day –Ingleside (1997) Canadian Museum of Nature- Art in Nature Festival (1998 - 2001) Art in the Park-Stratacona Park (2001 – 2006) Art at the Farm- Experimental Farm (2005) National Capital Region Wildlife Festival (artists committee rep.) (2002 - 2006) Billings Estate Museum Show (2003) Artisans at the Winery - Niagara on the Lake(2004 - 2005) Merrickville Fine Arts Festival (2006)

Introduction

Hard to soft has been a recurring theme that runs through my life as well as my painting. I drew and colored pictures from early childhood as most children do, I just never grew out of it. In 1967 I served as a Peace Keeper in Cyprus where I drove an armored car but I still painted and made posters we hung on our cars. After the army I worked at OC Transpo during the day, but at night I painted birds and other wildlife. While working there I also designed the OC Transpo flag and transecure logo as well as some other logos and pins. Since 2003, I have been able to paint full time and I still paint from steel to feathers. My interest lies in texture, colors and shapes more than subject mater whether I am painting a chickadee or a steam train.

Interests

Paintings Acrylic on Board My subject matter is comprised of Canadian scenes, namely , Landscapes , Cityscapes and Wildlife (cards and prints are also available). Some of my graphics can be seen around Ottawa(OC Transpo Flag,Transecure Logo ,etc.). Experience - participated in art shows across Ontario for approximately twenty years. - have been a full time artist for the past three years. - have been a member of Nepean Fine Art League for nineteen years. - although mainly self- taught, I have attended courses and seminars pertaining to painting and art marketing. - Member, Foyer Art Gallery Paintings or prints donated to- Shriners Hospitals for Children (action) Big Sisters Big Brothers Ottawa (auction) Volunteer Ottawa(Mayor’s Walk- draw) Watercan (auction) Bayshore Boy Scouts (draw) Ottawa Carleton Wildlife Week (auction) Past Art Shows Nepean Fine Arts League Christmas Show(1989 - 2006) Ottawa Duck Club Show (1989 - 1995) Jazz Festival (1990 - 1998) Mississippi Arts Festival (1991-1993) NFAL Clothesline Fair (1992 - 2005) NFAL Spring Show (2006) Ottawa Arts Association Show (1992) Kawartha Arts Festival –Fenelon Falls (1993 – 2006) Kanata Christmas Show (1994) Bon Echo Art Show (1997 – 2006) Waterfowl Day –Ingleside (1997) Canadian Museum of Nature- Art in Nature Festival (1998 - 2001) Art in the Park-Stratacona Park (2001 – 2006) Art at the Farm- Experimental Farm (2005) National Capital Region Wildlife Festival (artists committee rep.) (2002 - 2006) Billings Estate Museum Show (2003) Artisans at the Winery - Niagara on the Lake(2004 - 2005) Merrickville Fine Arts Festival (2006)