I grew up in Gananoque, Ontario, in the heart of the 1000 Islands.  This is arguably one of the most beautiful areas of Eastern Ontario and it played a significant role in my wildlife and nautical interests.

I primarily work in graphite, but I also enjoy exploring other mediums such as oil pastels and watercolours.  I find that the graphite allows me to obtain the high level of detail seen in my work, while pastels allow a more impressionistic side to develop in the nature landscapes.

My quest for detail is never ending and comes somewhat from my scientific and chemistry education as well as my love of nature in its true form.

Having no formal art training, the 1000 Islands and growing up in a home where arts and crafts were common place were extremely influential.

Now that I live in Ottawa with my wife Tracy and two young daughters we enjoy the Rideau River and Canal.  We live in a community that is called Old Ottawa South and is beautifully situated between the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal.  Throughout the summer months we cruise the Rideau River System enjoying nature at its best.

The Rideau Canal System is a series of lift locks, 45 to be exact, that join several lakes between Canada's Capital City, Ottawa and Kingston, the formal Capital of Canada.  It was built roughly 170 years ago as a military supply route.  Apart from the history of this water way, the system is home to many forms of wildlife, including White Tail Deer, Beaver, Muskrat, Fox, Skunk, Raccoon, Porcupine and others as well as Loons, Great Blue Heron, Osprey, many Hawks and Owls.

In other words the Rideau is full of inspiration for an artist that enjoys nature and landscapes.