Greetings Strangers!

I can't believe I haven't posted anything since January... time flies. I've been working really hard over the last few months. In addition to creating new work, I have been working hard promoting myself and participating in shows around the city.

I have work in two upcoming shows in the next month. I'm so excited for my first experience with The Art Galleria Expo taking place next Friday the 19th at the Tattoo Rock Parlour on Queen West.

After that I have two photos which will be displayed at the Goodfellas Gallery on May 3rd as part of the group show "INSTAGRATIFICATION". Not only am I excited to participate in such an innovative event but the chance to be a part of the Contact Photography Festival is incredible.

That's all the news I have for now. I will try to update more often in the future.

"E(ART)H"

This afternoon I was painting, with no particular success, when something wonderful happened. While I was dipping my sponge into the yogurt container of dirty water, something struck me. I saw the image of the planet earth and immediately washed my hands and grabbed my iPhone.

As I was editing it, I remembered a quote I had read that said "You can't spell 'earth' without 'art'". Before I was any where near finishing, I had a title. This is a rare occurrence so it's nice when things just align perfectly.

After a couple hours, I ended up with this.

Enjoy!

Happy New Year!

It was sad to see 2012 end but I am quite excited to see what 2013 has in store. As the year came to a close, I couldn't help but reflect on the things I did. My favourite achievement of the year was of course having my first painting shown in a gallery.

As I look forward, I'd like to share with you my first painting of the year. Even though these paintings are well known properties, my choice to paint them is certainly an expression in itself. I've noticed that everything I do has some connection to my childhood. I believe artists are, in a way, still children. Which brings me to my latest painting....

Being a product of the 1980's and a child of the early 90's, Nintendo was as crucial as riding bikes or playing tag. Of all the games I could have chosen, Duck Hunt seemed to be a great start because it was the game that came with the system. My mind cannot separate the two.

Long time no speak

Greetings friends!

I have been MIA for a while and it's mainly because things have been picking up for me that I haven't had the time to stop and think, let alone write. Between my part time job, freelance gigs, and several creative projects ... also the added stress of Christmas being around the corner ... I am pooped!

Recently I have been splitting my time between painting and digital work. In December I am participating in a group show called "By The Pound" hosted by the wonderful gang at the GoodFella's Gallery in Toronto. This show not only allows for great exposure for the artists but gives people a chance to purchase great art work at a very reasonable price.

This is the piece that I have been working on for the last month that I'm entering. I have never done anything quite like this before and has certainly proven to be one of the most frustrating. I'm not a "fine artist" so trying to create an image that actually looks like something you recognize is a challenge for me. However I'm nothing if I don't take risks and put myself out there.

I like it a lot... considering that I'm at the one year mark since I started my journey as a painter, and thinking back to the very first painting I did, this is quite a growth.

I'm very proud of myself.