North Shore Art Crawl — Oct 4 & 5th! 🎨📸✨

The North Shore Art Crawl is back this October 🎨🖼️🖌️✨⁣ ⁣My Studio, at Welch Street Studios, will be open and I’ll have a selection of new drawings, paintings, photographs and Polaroid Lifts on display! ✨⁣

📅 Sat & Sun: October 4 & 5, 2025⁣
🕚 11am - 5pm⁣⁣

Come visit me at
𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀, Location #20⁣
1178 Welch Street, North Vancouver
www.welchstreetstudios.com⁣
@welchstreetstudios⁣

𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆 @𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀
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This event is part of @bcculturedays⁣
𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦: 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘣𝘺 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘧, 𝘔𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘵. @𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘵⁣

#NSAC #NSAC2025 #NorthShoreArtCrawl #NorthShoreArtCrawl2025 #welchstreetstudios #northvancouverartists #StudioTour #ArtCrawl #northvanartists #artstudios #openstudio #originalart #buylocalart #yvrart ⁣#supportlocalartists ⁣

“open | unmoored” exhibit

A. Smith Gallery
“open | unmoored”
Juried by Debra Klomp Ching

I was absolutely thrilled “The Land” was selected for this online exhibition. A really big thank you to Amanda and Kevin at A. Smith Gallery and to Debra Klomp Ching for selecting my piece! ⁣
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The online exhibition can be viewed here. ⁣

And a big thank you to A. Smith Gallery for the beautifully sealed and produced exhibit catalogue!⁣

PhotoEd Magazine 🌈 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘

Thank you so much PhotoEd Magazine for featuring two of my photographs from the 𝘏𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤 | 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘰𝘪𝘴𝘦 series in their Winter 2024–25 🌈 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 – 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! It’s such an honour being featured in this issue!
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The 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is a FREE companion to their Print edition, featuring over 50 #CanadianPhotographers portfolios! Check it out at 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗲𝗱.𝗰𝗮/𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹-𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲.⁣

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The two photographs featured are #3 & #4 in my series, 𝘏𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤 | 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘰𝘪𝘴𝘦⁣
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⁣𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: ⁣
An accidental nudge of the saturation levels revealed the most magnificent colour information hidden in my Black & White scans. ⁣
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I was intrigued by the hidden colours in my B&W files, and the unique effect revealed by the saturation slider (no other digital manipulation or adjustments). And noticed a consistent behavioural pattern of colour information across the series — a defined centre strip, with either more pronounced or different colour, rather like an abstract painting. ⁣
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The resulting effect, with it’s abstract-like colours and increased noise levels, reminds me of frozen video frames from the 1980s and bands of that era, like Duran Duran and The Art of Noise.⁣ ⁣

Women in Photography 2025 — International Photography Exhibit

Women in Photography 2025
International Photography Exhibit

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, Glasgow, Scotland
March Exhibition in the High Street Gallery (and online)

Absolutely thrilling to have this series of Vancouver Polar Bear Swim | RITUALS film photographs exhibited in the Women in Photography 2025 International Exhibit at the Glasgow Gallery of Photography!

Women in Photography 2025 is exhibited at the High Street Gallery through March, as well as an online. Take a look at the incredible selection here.

About the Series:
RITUALS — it’s such a privilege to witness so many personal stories and rituals at the Vancouver Polar Bear Swim. ⁣It’s an amazing event to watch and document. Just being there is a memorable experience. There are regulars each year, fantastic costumes, wonderful characters, and so many personal stories and rituals. And the sheer, chaotic joy of it is delightfully infectious. The turnout was huge this year —  my sweetie and I thought we were way on the outskirts and would miss most of the action, but we were right in the thick of it. We were surrounded by the rush into (and out of) the water. Everyone rushing, yelling, shouting, screaming, hollering and hooting was amazing. I can only describe it as ‘Joyous Mayhem’ that was absolutely wonderful to experience.⁣

Camera and Film Details:
📸 Kentmere 400⁣
🎞 Holga 120S⁣

Landscape 2025 — International Photography Exhibit

Landscape 2025
International Photography Exhibit

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, Glasgow, Scotland
March Exhibition in the High Street Gallery (and online)

I’m so honoured to have my film photo ‘Haleakalā, East Maui Volcano’ included in the Landscape 2025 International Exhibit at the Glasgow Gallery of Photography!

Landscape 2025 is exhibited in the High Street Gallery through March, as well as an online. Take a look at the incredible selection here. ⁣

Camera and Film Details:
📸 Lomography Belair X 6-12 Jetsetter⁣
🎞 Kodak Ektar 100, 120 medium format ⁣

Life Drawing: Sep 15th

Such a great first session back at drawing! It felt good to be back.

Analogue 2024: International Photography Exhibit

ANALOGUE 2024 (DIGITAL)
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Glasgow Gallery of Photography
3rd August - 14th September 2024

I’m thrilled to be included in this Glasgow Gallery of Photography exhibit! Analogue 2024 is a digital exhibition in the Glassford Street Gallery, as well as an online gallery. Take a look at the incredible selection and range of analogue works at www.glasgowgalleryofphotography.com/analogue2024

These photographs were shot on very expired film. I love the magic and chance of expired film. I was thrilled when I saw how these turned out, with their vintage postcard vibe, faded and discoloured, and grain that feels a bit Pointillist in style.

Vancouver Skyline
🎞 ⁣Expired Rollei Crossbird ⁣
📸 Holga 120S⁣
View in the online gallery

Tugboat at the Burrard Dry Docks Pier
🎞 ⁣Expired Rollei Crossbird ⁣
📸 Holga 120S⁣
View in the online gallery

To view the full exhibit, please visit the online gallery: www.glasgowgalleryofphotography.com/analogue2024

"Surfacing" showing at the Federation Gallery, Granville Island

I’m excited to announce my painting “Surfacing” is part of On the Edge 2024 at the Federation Gallery! It’s an honour to be included and I can’t wait to see the full exhibition in their beautiful gallery space on Granville Island.

July 29 – August 18

Federation Gallery
1241 Cartwright Street
Vancouver, BC
(Granville Island)

The annual 'On the Edge' challenge by the Federation urges artists to push creative boundaries and test their limits. Showcasing local, national and international talents, this exhibition spotlights works from those who approach art with a unique perspective.

Surfacing
Acrylic on Canvas
36 x 24"
Available through the Federation Gallery: sales@artists.ca

Save the Date!

The  North Shore Art Crawl is back this October 🎨🖼️🖌️✨⁣ ⁣

This free, annual arts festival offers art enthusiasts an insider’s look into the vibrant North Shore arts scene. ⁣Join us at 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀 for an incredible weekend! ✨⁣

𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝘁𝗵 & 𝟲𝘁𝗵⁣
𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺 – 𝟱𝗽𝗺⁣

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀⁣
1178 Welch Street, North Vancouver ⁣
(East of Pemberton Ave., along the Spirit Trail next to Lower Mackay Creek Trail)⁣
⁣𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗵𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺⁣

IPA 2023 — Honorable Mention

So excited to announce my film photograph, “Accidental Tourist 04”, received Honorable Mention in this year’s International Photography Awards (IPA)! I’m incredibly proud and grateful for this honour. A huge thank you to IPA and all the judges for this amazing contest!

Awards: IPA 2023 Honorable Mention

Title: Accidental Tourist 04
Category: Analog / Film, Portrait
📷 Belair X 6-12 Jetsetter 
🎞 Kosmo Foto Mono B&W 120 Film

From the “Accidental Tourist Series” — studies of Mark for a creative project turned out more like a series of old tourist photos from the 60’s.⁣

Click to view on the IPA website
Click to view the IPA 2023 Honorable Mentions Gallery

IPA 2023 — Official Selection: Analog / Film, Portrait

Incredibly honoured my photograph, “Accidental Tourist 04”, made Official Selection in the Film/Analog Portrait category in the 2023 International Photography Awards (IPA)! Final winners will be announced late September. So excited and honoured to be part of this prestigious competition.

Awards: IPA 2023 Official Selection

Title: Accidental Tourist 04
Categories: Analog / Film, Portrait
📷 Belair X 6-12 Jetsetter 
🎞 Kosmo Foto Mono B&W 120 Film

From the “Accidental Tourist Series” — studies of Mark for a creative project turned out more like a series of old tourist photos from the 60’s.⁣

Click to view on the IPA website
Click to view the IPA 2023 Honorable Mentions Gallery

Harmony Arts Festival 2023 — Group Exhibition

I’m so excited one of my Swimmer paintings, “Into the Blue”, was selected for the Harmony Arts Festival Group Exhibition this year! The festival runs from 4th-13th August, 2023. Come enjoy wonderful art, music and food in a most beautiful setting.

“We have a wonderful selection of over 70 works this year. Neighbouring the group exhibition is a youth show showcasing the north shores voung artists as well as a Lego exhibit modeling prominent West Van Architectural wonders.”⁣

@harmonyarts @westvanarts⁣

“Into the Blue”, Acrylic on Canvas, 8 x 8” — SOLD at the Festival!

Life Drawing: Session 3

A few drawings from our session with the wonderful model, Anne!⁣

Life Drawing: Session 2

A few drawings from this weekend’s life drawing session with the wonderful model, Helene!

Life Drawing: Session 1

Back to Life Drawing!

In-person Life Drawing started up again and it felt so good to draw from life again! Felt super rusty and my style kept evolving — and none of them actually look like our lovely model, Carolina — but loved being back at it.

Life Drawing

After the summer off, we’re back to Life Drawing! And we had the lovely Carolina — always such a wonderful model!!

Weekly Life Drawing

The lovely Carolina was our model again last week!

Weekly Life Drawing

Carolina's such a great model! A few drawing's from last week's session.

Weekly Life Drawing – mid May session

Had such a great drawing session with @barry_the_model visiting from LA. Amazing model!

Weekly Life Drawing – posting from a late April session

Helené was a wonderful model! Really enjoy our sessions at Simply Drawing (lifedrawing.ca)