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Four solo exhibits now up and running plus 3 new pieces at Peninsula Gallery

6/11/2025

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I've just finished installing my fourth solo show in and around Victoria, all of which are listed on my home page. Over 85 pieces in total are on display right now at venues in Sidney, Oak Bay, Colwood, View Royal and Saanich. The three new works at Peninsula Gallery were ready just in time for their grand re-opening on Saturday at the new location on Bevan Ave. What a wonderful opening day it was!
I'm currently working on a number of other new pieces which will be shown soon...somewhere, so keep checking here for updates! I'm still happily reviewing my images from Kenya and have lots to sort through for future production.
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New Exhibit in Oak Bay

5/2/2025

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I have a new exhibit called "WILD" at the Oak Bay Neighborhood Learning Centre at 2121 Cadboro Bay Road  from May 2 until June 27, 2025 featuring work from Galapagos, Svalbard, Kenya and some local pieces as well. Profits from all sales will be donated to the BCSPCA and wildlife conservation projects at home and around the globe. Hours are 8:00am until 5:00pm Monday to Friday, evenings and weekends by chance. 
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Just Returned from Kenya, again!!

4/4/2025

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After almost a month in Kenya, I am reliving the amazing experiences in Nairobi, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Il Ngwesi, Samburu, Maasai Mara, and Amboseli with wildlife and remembering the fabulous meals everywhere along the way. The highlight of this trip was "meeting" Craig, the super tusker in Amboseli. It was an experience that I will never forget! I've been downloading and reviewing the thousands of images and videos...it will take some time...I tend to re-live the events as I look at the images. It was wonderful to see familiar faces and meet new people along the way! I am now preparing for two solo exhibits coming up in May/June and July as well as showing work at the other venues where I regularly exhibit. I'll post more details soon. Until then, take care, keep calm and carry on!!

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New exhibits and Galleries

1/22/2025

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The New Year starts with my work being shown in new exhibits in new Galleries! The Arts and Culture Colwood Gallery, the Juan De Fuca Rec Centre Exhibit, where I had shown my work for many years with the Coast Collective Arts Centre, and the Metchosin Art Pod, where I have also had work in previous exhibits. The Peninsula Gallery, where I am extremely grateful to be a resident artist, will be moving to a new location in Sidney in a couple of weeks and it will be very exciting! All of the new information will be posted on my home page. I'm looking forward to an amazing year ahead! More exhibits and projects are in the works.
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Peace and Joy - Squared

11/14/2024

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There is a new show starting at the Metchosin Art Pod on Nov 15 running through Dec 22, 2024.
All of the works by various artists in various mediums are square and focused what peace means to the artist, how do they pass on peace and joy through their work. Is joy a color, landscape, portrait, symbol, animal, song or story? Is peace stillness, a sound, simple palette, a grounding, scent, practice, poem or an unshakable belief? I am happy to say that I have 5 pieces in this exhibit (one is a triptych) and hope you can take a relaxing drive out to Metchosin to see the show, or check it out online. The info is on my home page. 
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A lot of my work in a lot of places

10/1/2024

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First, I would love to invite you to check out the BC SPCA website for the Silent Auction items at the Off-leashed Gala event in Victoria on Saturday, Oct 5 at the Empress. My piece titled "Bashful" is up for auction. You can bid online or purchase tickets to attend the event. It is a cause close to my heart, several of my "furbabies" have been adopted from there and I have attended these events for many years. Your support would be greatly appreciated by all!
Second, I have many venues currently showing my work: The Oak Bay Community Learning Centre has 8 of my pieces from Kenya with short stories for each of them; Stillpoint Acupuncture Clinic has a selection of local and travel images; Heron Rock Bistro also has a selection of local and travel pieces; and the Metchosin Art Pod will also have 3 of my works in the upcoming show "Sleepless".
I hope you will be able to check out the shows and exhibits, the addresses are on my main page.
All the best to you and yours.
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Clean and Shiny, nile crocodile

8/9/2024

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On a recent trip to Kenya, I spotted this very clean crocodile having just emerged from a river, sunning itself on the shoreline. It stood out from the others because it was not dark or muddy with toes or teeth missing, as many are seen.  This image is one in a series depicting the unique and intricately beautiful details found in nature. With a photojournalistic focus, specifically toward wildlife and habitat conservation, I hope to foster in the viewer an appreciation for the natural world, past and present, and then perhaps, give pause for reflection toward the future. This image is one of three in a limited edition, measures 14 X 30 inches, is printed on pearl paper and mounted to dibond.
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Come to see the sooke Fine arts show

7/22/2024

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I am very happy to announce that I have had one of my works juried in to the Sooke Fine Arts Show this year! Yes, it is a piece from Kenya and I will post it on this website after the show opens on July 27th. The exhibit runs until August 5, 2024. I'll also be doing a presentation on August 1 at the venue at 1:30pm talking and showing images about my journey to becoming a wildlife photographer. I hope to see you there!
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Another simply amazing adventure in Kenya

4/28/2024

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I have just recently returned from Kenya, thankfully before the torrential record breaking rains arrived in full force. On our last night there, the clouds arrived in the evening as did the beginning of this long and extreme rainy season. My thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected, both human and animal alike. 
Some of the rain showers had fallen on and off in the weeks before our trip started and the lands were green and lush. Tall grasses often hid the lions lounging in the daytime until they lifted their heads briefly to check us out before returning to their slumber, but there were plenty of elephants, rhinos, giraffe and so much more to marvel at and mingle with from the safety of our open-sided vehicles. I'm still reviewing the 5,000 or so photographs that I made and will have new works available soon. As I look over my images, I tend to relive the experience and the day, so it can take longer than you might think! There are a few competitions, exhibits, art shows and conservation projects that I'll be focused on in the next few months, so those will keep me busy.
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perhaps one day...

11/11/2023

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Perhaps one day we will kneel down and ask the animals for forgiveness.
​                                                                                               Dalai Lama
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