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  Ice Bear- acrylic on canvas, 20×16, $950

  Solo Exhibition at Galerie LaFab Oct 17 – Dec 6, 2026   https://lafabsurmill.ca/visual-arts/gallery/

  In Ice Bear, I wanted to remove all physical distance between the viewer and the Arctic wilderness. This intimate portrait frames the bear’s direct, soulful gaze as it emerges from deep blue, pattern-mosaic waters. Behind the bear, the stark architecture of an ice cave- adorned with long, three dimensional icicles and geometric glacier formations- acts as a sanctuary that feels both monumental and intensely fragile.

  By anchoring the bear prominently in the foreground, my goal is to strip away the abstractions of climate data and confront you with an undeniable presence. This direct look is not a passive moment, but a silent challenge from the bear itself - forcing us to look closely at what we stand to lose and transforming a global environmental crisis into a deeply personal dialogue.

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  Are We There Yet? acrylic on canvas, 16″x20″, $850 framed

  $850.00

  Every parent has heard these words, and every child has uttered them. Are We There Yet? has fun with this timeless scenario, capturing a common merganser parent as it confidently carries three ducklings on its back across the water. While the title playfully transposes a universal human experience onto wildlife, the instinct to protect, guide, and safeguard our young remains a profound truth shared by both humankind and our feathered friends.

  The composition highlights my signature blending of Post-Impressionism, subtle surrealism, and Woodland art. By placing the realistic ducks against a highly stylized backdrop, the canvas pulses with graphic energy. I built the setting sun and sky from a dense tapestry of vibrant orange, pink, and yellow pointillist dabs, which contrast sharply against the rhythmic purple and blue mosaic patterns of the water. This bold juxtaposition transforms a familiar shoreline evening into a joyful narrative celebrating the enduring bonds of family in the wild.

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  Night Life, acrylic on canvas, 30″x48″, Private Collection of the Artist

  Who needs the “bright lights” of the city?

  We find ourselves mesmerized by the owl and his nighttime flight.

  Colour and texture fill the painting!
  The hills that cut across the background are alight with bold colours.
  The “evergreens” add depth as they are seen below,
  and their reds along with the golden forest floor add to the vibrancy of the nighttime scene.

  Horizontal lines of deep blues within the sky and water alternate with the reds, framing the scene.
  The birch and pine trees cut through the horizontal sections in both their vertical direction and their turquoise tones.

  The barred owl seems illuminated as its natural colours pop against the background.
  It’s on the right side of the canvas but looking to fly left across the scene,
  inviting the viewer to join the owl’s flight path through the forest.

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  Through the Rapids, acrylic on canvas, 48″x36″

  $2,800.00

  Through the Rapids was born from the profound connection I feel to nature while paddling our waterways. The composition was directly inspired by my son's expressive exclamation- “Oh, Boy!”- as he faced a massive swell while maneuvering the Dumoine River rapids, meeting the heavy water with hopeful determination. At its core, this painting explores our universal struggles and perseverance through life's sudden turbulences.

  The bright red kayak, the solitary human-made element within the scene, represents our collective life journey, its vivid hue contrasting sharply against the wild environment. To convey the raw energy of the river, I combined contrasting artistic styles: the stylized, rhythmic mosaic dabs and pointillist patterns of the inner water are completely enveloped by heavy, heavily textured white waves rushing along the outer borders.

  The single paddle breaking through the cresting spray creates a direct diagonal link to the grey seagull soaring above, representing an ability to rise above the chaos. By using the massive, cascading foam to hide the identity of who is steering the vessel, the painting reminds us that this navigator can be any one of us.   We struggle, we persevere, and we live.

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