Bio

 

 

    I was born in the small town of Solingen, Germany and

    our  family  moved  to Winnipeg  in the mid-60s. Even

    at a very young age I had a desire to create things. The

    box of  Legos and coloured pencils were never too far

    from reach. The need for self-expression in my adult life

    has led me to painting, which I’ve been actively pursuing

    for about 14 years. My early profession as a Draftsperson 

    taught me perspective and composition;  two elements

    key to portraying the work I do on canvas. Having been

    an  avid  photographer  for as long as I can remember, I 

    rely mostly on my photos to give me incentive and ideas
    for  a  new  project.  It’s  human  nature  to try and make
    sense of what we see, therefore my approach to a subject
    matter is to portray it in a realistic way. The focus is on
    balance, simplicity and depth; all are essential to my work.

 Living out here on the coast I seldom reach a dead end in terms of inspiration. Being both
 impressed and humbled by the work of many artists motivates me to improve my craft.
 The desire to preserve a special moment or an extraordinary landscape drives me to put
 brush canvas. It is in this way I hope to communicate my joy of painting.

     

Studies:   art, graphic design, drafting, sculpture and photography. 

Influences:  Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, Salvador Dali, Lawren Harris.

Exhibits:

2017 -  Harmony Arts Group Exhibition, West Vancouver
2016 - "The Surreal Landscape" - Place Des Arts, Coquitlam
2015 -  Harmony Arts Group Exhibition, West Vancouver
2015 -  “Illuminating Landscape” Exhibition  -  Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver
2014 -   Harmony Arts Showcase Exhibit - Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver

2014 -   Harmony Arts Group Exhibit - West Vancouver
2013 -   Harmony Arts Group Exhibition, West Vancouver
2013 -   Exhibition -  Hollyburn Country Club, West Vancouver
2012 -   "Life & Death" Exhibition  -  East Vancouver Cultural Centre
2012     Harmony Arts Showcase Exhibition  -  Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver   

2012 -  "100 Years/100 Artists" Exhibition  -  Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver

2011 -   Harmony Arts Studio Tour  co-hosted with artist Sharon Habib - West Van. home

2011 -  "North Shore Art Crawl" Painting Exhibit - District Hall, West Vancouver 

2010 -  "Beach, Birches and Boardwalks" Painting Exhibit - District Hall, West Vancouver    

2009 -  "Ten Days on the Coast" Photography Exhibit - District Hall,  West Vancouver    

2008 -  "The Painted Sky"  Solo Exhibit - West Vancouver Museum and Archives

Earlier works have been prominently displayed in private homes, stores, and restaurants.