A Solo Show and A Residency in Newfoundland

In the fall of 2023, the wilds of Newfoundland were calling my name. It was October, and I was preparing for a month in Pouch Cove, a rugged, breathtaking place on the Eastern tip of Canada. That time in Newfoundland filled my artist’s vessel with the sights, sounds, and culture of a uniquely Canadian province, one with a swagger all its own. Now, as 2025 unfolds, I am preparing for a solo show in Newfoundland and another month at the Pouch Cove Foundation residency. The paintings for this upcoming exhibition were created both during my time in Newfoundland and upon my return home to my Vancouver Island studio.

Preparing for a solo exhibition is no small feat — it takes years of experiences where ideas are born, months of painting to produce enough work to command a gallery space, and a great deal of planning. Once the art is ready, there’s the task of packing and shipping everything for installation. To add another layer, I decided to create an art book to accompany the show — a celebration not only of this body of work but of the art I’ve made over the past 15 years. In less than two years, I painted the paintings, published the book, and now I’m preparing to exhibit this collection in Newfoundland.

Balancing the creative and business sides of being a full-time professional artist is always a juggling act. The work doesn’t stop simply because a solo show is on the horizon. Between October 2023 and now, I’ve had countless adventures and created numerous paintings beyond the Newfoundland series. I’ve traveled for art to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Boston, Massachusetts. I’ve produced over 30 new paintings, with a particular flurry of interest in my Polar Bear King series — now more than 25 paintings strong. Alongside these, I’ve worked on brand collaborations, commissions, and kept my art flowing to galleries, including partnering with a new dealer in Alberta.

There have been charity auctions, interviews, and steady sales — all while keeping my artistic lens firmly focused on Canada, a perspective I’ve maintained for nearly two decades. This focus feels more timely than ever, as the current political climate has heightened the importance of supporting Canadian artists and local industries.

Now, I’m readying my work for shipment to James Baird Gallery in Newfoundland and booking my flight for another stay at the edge of the Atlantic. I’m eager for this next adventure on The Rock — to see how the landscape, culture, and community will once again influence my art. What will emerge from my second residency at the Pouch Cove Foundation? I can’t wait to find out.

A preview of the solo show is now available on ARTSY — a glimpse into the journey so far and what’s to come.