Artist Statement
“A portrait marks moments in time.”
Shared by artist and sitter, the portrait experience, when representing a bond of faith and trust, powers the creative imagination: the stronger the bond the better the portrait.
Select Recent Exhibitions /Awards:
2007 14th Annual Juried Exhibition, The Latcham Gallery, Stouffville, Canada
(Juror’s Award of Excellence)
2006 33rd Annual Juried Art Show, Art Gallery of Peel, Brampton, Canada
2005 Turning Points, Glenhyrst Art Gallery, Brantford, Canada
(Honourable Mention)
2005 25th Annual Juried Exhibition, Arts Etobicoke, ECCArt Gallery, Toronto, Canada
(Juror’s Award of Excellence)
2004 50th Annual COAA Juried Exhibition, ECCArt Gallery, Toronto, Canada
(COAA Award )
2002 Salon International de Beaux-Arts de Montreal, Collector’s Gallery, Montreal
(Medaille d’Or pour l’excellence de son Art)
Commission Procedure:
Meetings/Sittings: (Depending on size and complexity, sessions may vary).
First: preliminary sketches; reference photographs; review of various ‘portrait options’. - Time: 3 -4 hours
Second: the sitter poses in manner previously agreed to; additional reference photographs may be taken. - Time: 2-4 hours
Third: review of work done so far and a final sitting. - Time: 2-4 hours.
Fourth: presentation of finished portrait.
