about

I’m yer average big old artsy bear... I take photos and fill sketchbooks... I love painting... I love to laugh... I love to learn...  I love life.  I’m a pretty chill guy that expresses himself through photography, canvas and illustration.  Verbal communication is difficult for me so I use imagery in place of voice... I want my photography and artwork to speak for itself and for me.

interests

Snowboarding, day trips, urban and backcountry exploration, walking the dog, bbq’s, swimming, beach stuff... pretty much anything to do with being outside spending time with my family and friends, experiencing and enjoying life.

background

I have a pretty good eye for composition and colour and tend to take photos that anybody can take but with my own style.  I enjoy capturing candid moments in the World around me.

As for my artwork, I’ve been doodling since I was a little kid and have always been drawn to the graffiti / snow / sk8 scenes and that’s where most of my influence comes from.  I have very little formal artistic training and learned what I know through trial & error, as well as with the guidance of my artistic friends.

I don’t think of myself as an artist in the traditional sense but instead use artwork and photography as my creative outlet... taking photos, painting and sketching helps clear my head.

goals

Over the past few years I’ve been turning my artwork into more of a career instead of a hobby and eventually I’d like to turn painting into a full time gig.  I am always humbled when somebody wants a painting of mine and I consider it an honour to work on commissioned pieces... it would be a dream realized if I could paint for a living.

I hope to keep finding the right homes for my work and to keep creating vibrant, colourful, emotional pieces.  I also like to donate my artwork and photography to help out charitable causes, such as research for Cancer, HIV / AIDS, Alzhiemer’s / Dementia, etc.

accomplishments

1. •self-published 4 portfolio books, printed in limited edition (2007-present)... my next book will be out in December of 2011
   

2. •part of group art show and performance night titled “Love in all its Forms” @ Cafe Deux Soleils on Commercial Drive (2007)
   

3. •donated artwork and sales from artwork to various Cancer fundraisers and A Loving Spoonful (2006-present)
   

4. •member of Society of Photo Finishing Engineers and a Certified Photographic Consultant (2006-present)
   

5. •photo of The Lions won 1st place in publicly voted contest held on Cypress Mountain’s website (2005) and used in Cypress Mountain Winter Brochure (2005/06)
   

6. •self-published INVASION Graffiti Magazine, a free black & white zine showcasing local artists as well as international ones (9 issues from 1994-1998)

MEDIUMS  Acrylics, Watercolours, Markers

CAMERAS  Canon Rebel XSI, Sony Cyber-Shot

SUBJECTS  Nature, Scenery, Graffiti, Life

BOOK  The Celestine Prophecy

QUOTE  Love Life