I paint like me.
Raised in the Canadian plein air tradition of the Algonquin school, I developed an early connection to the landscape through painting. My foundation in oil painting was shaped during my time at NSCAD, and now, as a career painter in my mid-40s, I remind myself of one simple truth: I paint like me.
I consider myself a regional painter. My work begins with observation—sketching with pencil or pen, and in summer, returning to the field with my French easel. In the studio, I translate these experiences into large oil paintings, which I think of as tapestries of colour and texture.
Experimentation keeps my practice alive. Whether through materials, mark-making, or subject matter, I aim to challenge myself and remain, in a way, consistently inconsistent. Painting where alpine landscapes meet water offers moments of beauty, while urban scenes provide fresh perspectives on composition.
Ultimately, my practice is about moving paint around—exploring, responding, and learning about the world we live in, here and now.