Read the latest interview with Revista Aqua / Aqua Magazine! It features some of my latest artwork plus some other fantastic articles about scubadiving!
Enter the realm of oceanic sharks and rays through 31 captivating artworks, each spotlighting a unique species. Experience the fusion of art and conservation at this touring exhibition, where these striking pieces advocate for shark conservation efforts worldwide.
Introducing 'Afterlife' - a series inspired by Bikini Atoll's metamorphosis, where sunken ships now thrive as vibrant sanctuaries. Explore the transformative essence within each painting as it captures the evolving landscape and resilience of life amidst the wrecks adorned with corals.
I'm included in a fascinating article "Protecting Nayaano Nibiimaang Gichigamiin" written by Canadian Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth. It's about the Great Lakes watershed and highlights the journey along the lakes and its influence on the people living near it! I'm so fortunate to be able to enjoy the great lakes on and under the water.
In an interview with X-Ray magazine's Gunild Syme, I'm able to sit and actually reflect on the journey of becoming a diver and artist - a journey that's been intertwined but being able to look back by speaking about my art and seeing it arranged as they've done so, gives me perspective and is very gratifying for me as an artist. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into my motivations, why I paint and what it's been like capturing the world underwater for me.
There are so many reasons to become a scuba diver. If you love discovering new places, meeting people from all walks of life, want to experience the rewards of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, want to strengthen yourself mentally and physically, enjoy the connection to nature and the sense of community, diving is an incredible activity to achieve all of this and more.
Announcing the official opening of the Shark Trust UK's exhibition, "Oceanic 31" at Trebah Gardens in Falmouth UK! The work of 31 artists including mine, will be on display there as its first stop in this travelling exhibition.
Come along with me to the Unesco World Heritage site of Bikini Atoll - site of post WW2 U.S. nuclear testing and now home to a graveyard of WW2 shipwrecks that have become stunning artificial reefs.
I recently attended the Niagara Divers Association Annual Shipwrecks Symposium on my birthday and had an amazing time! As an avid scuba diver and lover of all things underwater, I was thrilled to attend this event with other staff from Dan's Dive Shop. The presentations were fantastic, covering topics from the wrecks of the Great Lakes to recent discoveries and expeditions.
For y-e-a-r-s now I've been dreaming of applying to an artist residency abroad and making art in a completely different country. So I applied - and my proposal to explore, then paint the caves of the Lot region, as my subject matter was accepted!
