My daughter once buried her uncle with every blanket in the house. His feet were the only thing that poked out from beneath the huge mound of fabric. This is where the idea for this painting originated. He looked like a mountain, with little animated feet. I later remembered Jesus once said that you can […]
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Voted onto the Cover
For a number of years now, Night of Artists has been one of my favourite shows. At one of the NOA annual weekend shows, you will find yourself immersed in local art and music while snacking on hors d’oeuvres and sipping wine. You get the inside scoop as you talk directly with the artists, appreciating […]
Sonic 102.9 + Jared
It all started …without me. I came into the conversation half-way through it. The Program Director at Sonic 102.9 asked one of their friends who their favorite local artist was. It just so happened their friend was also my friend, and that friend really appreciated my art. (thanks Shaun) I am honored. and humbled. and […]
“Oh Deer”
I had commissioned a steel fabrication shop to bend me up 2 metal canvases. I had completed painting the first one, and was starting to plan out what I wanted to paint on the second one. I thought it would be cool to make the two metal canvases into a series and paint something similar […]
Ground’s Lava
This painting was inspired by what i witnessed sitting at a crosswalk.
Displaying at the High Level Diner: August-October 2012
Diane approached me 2 years ago after seeing my work at the Art Walk. She wanted my art in the High Level Diner. This Diner is so amazing that there was literally a 2-year waiting list for art. Nevertheless, stoked I was to display my art here for the months of August, September, and October […]
The Artist enters its creation
We were having a jam session in our living room one night with some friends. I can’t remember which song it was, but my friend Clay Bolen started singing about the idea of a creator stepping down into its creation. As an artist I create all the time. But how humbling and vulnerable would it […]
17th annual Art Walk: great success!
Every summer, hundreds of artists spill into the streets: 8 blocks, double-sided, on whyte avenue are filled with art. Its a huge outdoor gallery, where you not only get to see the art, but also get to interact with the creators behind each piece. Thank you everyone who came out to see me at this years […]
Returned after half a decade
“the more I climbed out of my pat answers, the more invigorating the view, the more my heart entered into worship.” (Blue Like Jazz, Donald Miller)
The Experiment: Interpretations
Alright, so what i love about art is that it is subjective.
Many can look at a painting, and each may pull something different out of it: