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Why Realism Will Never Be Extinct in Art
In every era of art history, someone has declared realism “finished.” When photography emerged in the 19th century, critics questioned...
Originality, AI, and the Future of Contemporary Art
Contemporary art has always evolved alongside technology—from the invention of photography to the rise of video art and digital installations....
The Quiet Power of Living With Art
Art is often treated as something ornamental—something to fill an empty wall or complete a room. But in reality, art...
Why I Believe Every Artist Should Start With Drawing
I’ve always believed that every artist, no matter their preferred medium or style, benefits from learning the fundamentals of drawing....
Joined the Kanata Civic Art Gallery
I am thrilled of having been juried in as a member of the Kanata Civic Art Gallery. My first group...
Best in Show Awards at OSA 2025
Delighted and humbled that my “Drawn to the Light” and "Underwater Bonding" oil paintings have won BEST IN SHOW AWARDS in...
Introducing AQUATERRA: A New Painting Series Exploring Two Worlds
I’m excited to share the beginnings of a new painting series I’ve been working on, titled Aquaterra. The name comes...
People’s Choice Award for Spring Fling 2025
Delighted and humbled that with my "Mermaid Bliss" and "Timeless Beauty" paintings, I have won the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD in...
My Artistic Journey
I am a self-taught artist. My artistic journey is a progression through various media, each with its unique challenges and...
New “Altered Realism” Series
This year, I have started a new series of oil paintings I call “Altered Realism”. By the juxtaposition of realistic...
New “Waterworld” Series
I am currently working on a series of water-themed oil paintings. My aim is to evoke a sense of calm...
First Place Award for my ‘Thinking Cap”
I won my second award this year, this time a First Place Award for works on paper at Arteast's Juried Awards...
5 For The Wall at the Atomic Rooster
I will be exhibiting five of my works at the Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank St, from March 27 to May...
Arteast Awards Exhibition 2023
Happy to participate in Arteasts' Awards Exhibition 2023, taking place between March 12 and May 31, 2023 at the St....
Skin Tone Pastel Pencils
I recently ordered these Chinese pastel pencils from Wish.com, they seemed to be too good to be true at $4.62...
Honourable Mention Award at WCAS’ Spring Fling 2023
Thrilled to say that my pastel artwork Holding On To The Dream has received one of the three Honourable Mention...
Is a Self-Taught Artist Less of an Artist?
I am a self-taught artist, and as such, I am somewhat intimidated by the so called “professional” artists with university...
Big & Small Show at Foyer Gallery
I have these 2 pastel paintings in the current Big & Small show at the Foyer Gallery. Visit us soon...
Saints, Sinners & Mythical Beast Show at Atomic Rooster
My pastel painting TOO SEXY FOR MY HAT, will be a part of this art show at the Atomic Rooster,...
Graceful Masculine Series
My Graceful Masculine series is a continuation of my deep fascination with the human form—this time focusing on the male...
Graceful Feminine Series
In early 2022, I started a series of pastel drawings with the Graceful Feminine theme, something I wanted to do...
Festival show at St Laurent Complex
I am happy to be part of "Festival", a four-artist group show organized by Arteast Ottawa at the St. Laurent...
Fall Transitions at Shenkman Art Centre
"Fall Transitions", an Arteast Ottawa group show opened at the Shenkman Arts Centre on the Promenade Arteast exhibiting space on...
Going back to basics
Following a few years of experimentation with different styles and media, I am returning to what I love depicting the...
Workshop with Martinho Correia: Caravaggio’s Late Method
Recently, I had the opportunity to take Martinho Correia’s workshop on Caravaggios’ late method of painting organized by the Kanata Art...
Portrait accepted into Portraits of Resilience online exhibit
I am thrilled that my graphite and charcoal pencil portrait Still Looking Ahead....has been accepted into the Portraits of Resilience...
Resin Heart – An ideal gift for your loved one
I am launching a line of resin hearts for the opening of my online store (which will happen soon, hopefully....).
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New painting in the works
After almost four months of being absent from artistic endevours, I decided today to start on a painting. What to...
Colourful Impressions at St. Laurent Complex
I am fortunate to have been included in the Colourful Impressions exhibit at the St. Laurent Complex, a four-artist exhibition...
Mad about resin
Recently, I started coating some of my paintings with epoxy resin. I must admit, I am hooked! I don’t really...