Artist in the studio.
Traditional artist showcasing gallery and demo tutorials.

Artist in the studio.
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Born and raised in Burlington Ontario, my interest to become a traditional artist began from the start. Sheridan Collage's Art Foundations and Independent Illustration program's were the beginning of my future artistic training, while Laguna College of Art and Design was where I found a deep respect for fine arts.
Today I combine my lov
Born and raised in Burlington Ontario, my interest to become a traditional artist began from the start. Sheridan Collage's Art Foundations and Independent Illustration program's were the beginning of my future artistic training, while Laguna College of Art and Design was where I found a deep respect for fine arts.
Today I combine my love of traditional painting and drawing while sharing skills learned through teaching figure/portrait drawing and painting at Seneca College and Conestoga College..
I create my work using traditional painting and drawing mediums, such as oil, charcoal, conte and graphite.
My supports are wood, canvas and paper.
Nothing compares to the natural world and the works of the greats. I'm routinely referencing traditional artists paintings of the Baroque to Romanticism for inspiration. The portraiture, figurative and landscape work of American and European artists from late 1800's to the early 1900's, such as John Singer Sargent, Jean-Leon Gerome, John
Nothing compares to the natural world and the works of the greats. I'm routinely referencing traditional artists paintings of the Baroque to Romanticism for inspiration. The portraiture, figurative and landscape work of American and European artists from late 1800's to the early 1900's, such as John Singer Sargent, Jean-Leon Gerome, John William Waterhouse, Nicolai Fechin and Anders Zorn, inspire me to work harder.
Anything crafted masterfully and made to look effortless, offers endless inspiration.
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