Welcome to my webpage.

I work out of my backyard studio in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. My art reflects my passions as well as my environment.

Living in small town Nova Scotia in the 21st Century has the best of both worlds. I am close to all the plein air subjects I need and the modern technology and travel allow me to be a part of the larger world and the world of  fine art, that I live and breathe.

I have participated in Plein Air Competitions and Events in Easton MD, San Angelo TX, Carmel CA,   Frederick MD, Annapolis MD, Cumberland MD, Cape Ann MA, Door County WI,  Port Angeles WA, Calloway Gardens GA,  Bennington VT, Hamilton Bermuda, Wexford Ireland, and Castine ME among others and have been the recipient of numerous awards. 

I am a multi-medium artist who works in watercolour, oil, drawing media, and printmaking. I occasionally use acrylics as well. My subject matter consists of plein air landscapes, figures from life, horses and horsepeople interacting, and anything else that catches my eye.

In May 2014 I served as the Royal Tour Artist for HRH Prince Charles (now HM King Charles III) and the Duchess of Cornwall during their visit to Canada, a great honour and the thrill of a lifetime. A number of the completed works from the tour were selected by HRH the Prince of Wales for his collection. 

In July my wife, Joanne, and I the reception for "The Art of Royal Travel, Journeys With the King" Exhibition at Buckingham Palace on July 9th, 2025. This exhibition continued for the Public from July 10th to September 28th. There is also a book that describes and accompanies the exhibition by 42 Royal Tour Artists, selected by His Majesty, from 1985 to 2025. It is available from: https://yalebooks.co.uk/book/9781738487882/the-art-of-royal-travel/

To see more of my work check out this website and visit my local gallery  https://www.downtoearth.ca and others listed in the 'Galleries' section.

NOTE: Work on this site marked 'Available' may be purchased by hitting the 'add to cart' button. This work  is priced in US Dollars and is unframed. Shipping is included in Canada and the continental United States for unframed work. You may inquire about a framed price with shipping.

Check out my article in Realism Today about my work with model Moire.

https://realismtoday.com/painting-from-life-moire-as-muse/

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