Alpine, oil on wood panel, Weir Family Home, London, Ontario. 2016

This painting was developed with the home owners specific desires to address a 17 foot high wall along their staircase. Over the span of a year I shared my artistic process closely with the family. We exchanged ideas and a vision for the space. I completed several conceptual study paintings as well as devised various compositions using multi-panel designs. I sought out their vision and combined it with some experimentation and presented different painting styles. This culminated into the final version, a colourful, bold and dramatic 10 panel work that has activated their front entrance to their home.

Field research for a commission

To prepare myself to paint a large commission painting, I requested a site visit with my client. My mission was to create a few paintings from life and spend some time with my client to get to know them and why this site holds deep meaning to them. The information I gather on such a trip helps connect me to the site and my client, translating into deeper meaning when I get to work in the studio.

birch trees in child's room, acrylic on wall, 2015

This mural was developed with my client to fulfill their decorating vision in their son's nursery.

Portrait of children, oil on canvas, 16x24", 2015. Commissioned

Kelly and Obi, oil on wood panel, 16x20", 2015.

This painting was commissioned as a 30th birthday gift from the subjects sister.

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Whitsundays, Australia. acrylic on canvas, 48x60", 2004.

Originally completed for my own apartment, this painting has found its perfect home in a home office.

Law office in London Ontario.

This private owner installed "Clouds #1, (2015)" in her office to add some blue skies to everyday work day.

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oil on wood panel, 11 x 14, 2016.