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Artists Statement

My artwork is a visual memoir of my life. I am deeply connected to the animals and landscapes of the Canadian Grasslands natural region and I believe this is where my artistic heart belongs. I am fascinated by its wild places, creatures, and relics, many of which have been lost or fragmented due to agriculture, urbanization or industrialization. I am endlessly curious about the vast, mysterious landscape of the Grasslands, and strive to capture this enigmatic sense of place in my paintings.  I am intrigued by how the landscape and wildlife in this region has adapted to our modern society and often seek to capture these changes in my paintings.

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My creative process incorporates three approaches: plein air paintings, plein air line drawings of glacial erratics, and high realism paintings of wildlife and landscapes. My plein air paintings and drawings are produced on location, where I strive to capture the essence of the landscape as opposed to the detail of the place. The plein air approach ultimately influences my realism paintings. Working in my studio utilizing oil and acrylic paints, I spend my time creating realistic depictions of animals in the landscape. These paintings are created from original ideas developed while spending time in the field with echoes of my own personal life. My creative approach begins with an initial vision, sketches of how I envision the final painting. However, often while working the painting evolves, and I listen to my intuition, harnessing my abilities to complete these large scale works of art.

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I feel my artwork can raise the awareness of the Canadian grasslands as well as celebrate the conservation efforts that maintain these wild spaces. The natural grasslands region motivates and inspires me to utilize my abilities as an artist. I hope my artwork positively resonates with the viewer, and encourages individuals to follow their passions.

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