Artist Statement

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My art arises from a deep and respectful dialogue with the Canadian landscape — its moods, its quiet power, and its endless subtleties. I am drawn to moments that many might overlook: the hush of winter light on a lone grove, the thin veil of early morning mist hovering above a lake, the stark contrast of rugged terrain silhouetted against a brooding sky. These are not just places, but experiences — intimate encounters between memory and moment, stillness and change. 

Oil remains my primary medium. Through a carefully restrained palette and attentive layering, I seek to move beyond mere representation toward something more atmospheric: a space where form and feeling coalesce. My goal isn’t to document the landscape, but to listen to it — to let its quiet rhythms shape the work itself. What emerges is a balance between realism and abstraction, a place where the viewer can slow down, breathe, and reflect inwardly on their own experiences of place and time. 

I find inspiration in the interplay of light and shadow, the nuanced shifts of colour through seasons, and the profound stillness that defines so much of the wilderness. In every piece, I aim to honour the legacy of Canadian landscape painting while bringing a contemporary sensibility — one rooted in observation, restraint, and emotional resonance.