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06 October 2024

Hélianthe Gallery

Last spring, I shared that I was working on a virtual gallery for my website, and I’m excited to announce that it’s finally live!

This new gallery, Hélianthe, is named in honour of my mother, who was
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22 May 2024

In the Studio / Dans l'atelier - Newsletter Update

Just catching up during these lighter days of Spring to say hello and share these four new paintings completed to date this year. These works were all begun in 2023 and it’s good to see them
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11 February 2024

Recently added paintings / Oeuvres récemment ajoutées

Thirst (cup)Acrylic and collage on 300 lb paper, mounted on prepared cradled wood panel / acrylique et collage sur papier qualité d’archive, monté sur bois23cm H x 30.5cm W x 4cm D (9"H x 12"W x 1.5"D)Ready to hang / Prêt à accrocher Optique diptych/diptyqueacrylic on 300 lb paper mounted on cradled wood panel /... Read More
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02 February 2024

How I approach my work and what gets woven into it

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12 March 2022

Sketchbook challenge - part II

I’d like to share a few more of my entries from the second part of the self paced 30 day sketchbook challenge I began around mid January. It’s been such an enriching exercise, especially on days when studio time was limited. I could still work on something without the same pressures that may arise when... Read More
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03 February 2022

Winter months in the studio — some things I’m working on

Settling into the inevitability of long cold winter months is part of the yearly cycle where I live. Getting cozy, having comforting routines, and appreciating the positive aspects of the season are vital to maintaining a good equilibrium. Now as the days are getting noticeably longer, I feel a... Read More
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02 July 2021

Lullaby chosen by CARFAC Maritimes

I was so honoured when this recent painting was chosen by my artist colleagues at CARFAC Maritimes (Canadian Artists’ Representaion/Le front des artistes canadiens) as the image for our seasonal email greetings last December. Then I forgot to post it here, so a quick update — only six months late! More... Read More
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25 November 2020

A painting through its development

Recently I documented a new piece I was working on through all its stages of development. From the awkward, energetic, and raw beginnings through the chaotic middle phases, and finally the resolution of the work. Each painting is its own journey. I hope you enjoy seeing part of the process of this... Read More
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18 March 2019

Remembering Elaine Amyot

Last month a much loved member of our arts community died. Elaine Amyot was a visual artist, writer, and active member of the local community for many years. We first met Elaine when we had our art gallery, Joie de Vivre - contemporary art & craft, and we represented her for several years. Besides... Read More
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06 July 2018

Return from a working retreat

In late June I was on a two-week working retreat on Prince Edward Island. Something I had been planning to do for a few years and finally managed. It was profoundly peaceful and I was able to clear my mind a bit and enjoy periods of intense focus on my work. It would be so wonderful to be able to... Read More
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07 January 2017

Concrete Representation, current show at Galerie Moncton Gallery

Form January 9th to March 1st, 2017 at Galerie Moncton Gallery, Moncton City Hall. You can also see the selection of work on the show's mini-site. Read More
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15 February 2015

Entering Silence at Galerie Assomption Gallery

March and April 2015 - My show Entering Silence will be up at Galerie Assomption Gallery in downtown Moncton, NB. Read More
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01 November 2014

November 2014 - Back in the studio

Many heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out to the Open Studio during the last 2 Sundays of October, and also to all of you who couldn’t make it and sent kind words. It was a great time of year to open our doors and the special Silent Auction was lots of fun. This was the fourth year that I’ve... Read More
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06 January 2014

35 years ago, on January 22nd

35 years ago, on January 22nd, I wrote these words in my journal. I was a young art student then and this was an important step for me, for so many reasons. I didn't want anyone or anything to interfere or disturb my intent, and so I took my first steps in seclusion while on a year long break away... Read More