FORMAL EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education (Honours); 1984.
The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, CANADA
Bachelor of Fine Arts; 1982.
The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, CANADA
Certificate of Religious Studies;1979.
Torchbearers International, North Lancashire, ENGLAND
CREATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Freelance Artist.
Private Collections: CA, US (NY, AZ, CA), GB, AU. Since 1984, occasional to fulltime.
Illustrator: Book Cover and various other graphics. 2011 to present. Occasional.
Public and Private Arts Educator: MB, BC, ON.
1984 - 1990; Part-time 1999 - current
Parent and Home Educator: BC, ON.
1992-2015. Fulltime.
Writer/Poet: Occasional limited circulation magazine articles and poems. Also self-published collections.
Since 1990. Parttime.
Proprietor: Surfaces, specialty interior finishes.
BC, SK, MB, AB, ON.
1990 - 1998
PRIVATE SOLO EXHIBITS & PROJECTS
Limited edition books of integrated poetry and art
2019 and 2020
The B Gallery Solo Exhibitions
1388 Third St.Louth, St. Catharines, ON
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My Life in Trees, Fall 2018
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Ocean Encounters, Summer 2017
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Expressions, Winter 2015-16
ONTARIO JURIED GROUP EXHIBITS
The B Gallery (St. Catharines), Poetry: The Wonder (12/18); Redemptive (07-08/18)
The TAG Art Gallery Fall/Winter Show 2016 -17, 214 King Street, St. Catharines
Annual EnKindle Arts Festival 2013 -18 (Art, Poetry, Workshops), 1388 Third St., St. Catharines, ON
Carmel Fine Art & Music Festival Weekend 09/17, Fireman’s Park, Niagara Falls, ON
Niagara Arts Showcase & Fundraiser 01/07/2017 The Hub, 4333 Queen St., Niagara Falls, ON
ART-RELATED CHARITY WORK
Donations: A portion of profits support "International Justice Mission" towards ending slavery in our lifetime; art donations towards fund-raising for at-risk individuals; promoting local arts education/appreciation by curating/assisting family arts events.
Founder: In The Arts & Christian Though (inTACT) A discussion group geared for Christians to discuss their practical spirituality in the context of scriptural truths.
MEMBERSHIPS - CERTIFICATES - EARLY HIGHLIGHTS
FCA - Federation of Canadian Artists - National - Current
SCA - Society of Canadian Artists - National - Current
CARFAC - Canadian Artists Representation Ontario - Current
CIVA - Christians in the Visual Artists International - 2014-18
PSTC - Professional Secondary Teacher's Certificate, MB.1984
OTC - Ontario Teacher's Certificate, ON. 1986-1998
Awards & Sale: MSA - Manitoba Society of Artists, Juried Exhibitions. MB. c.1982; c.1983
Duo-Art Exhibit - Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall, with Elma Eidse-Neufeld, MB - c.1982
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