Pastels for the Petrified

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Looking forward to teaching “Pastels for the Petrified” Sunday March 22, 9:30-3:30pm. Fall in love with pastels and discover this beautiful and colourful medium. Using a step-by-step approach, I will demonstrate the fundamentals of pastels such as mark making techniques, layering and colour mixing – all in a fun and encouraging environment. After a few skill building activities, you’ll create your own small pastel paintings. Lots of demonstrations and individual attention provided. For all levels – some previous drawing experience is helpful. See here to register. Members: $106.72 + HST, Non-Members: $109 + HST (Prices include $25 material fee)

Ontario Society of Artists

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Honoured to be juried into the Ontario Society of Artists. Founded in 1872 it is Canada’s longest running Art Society. This professional association for visual artists living and working across Ontario promotes the visual arts through exhibitions, special projects and arts advocacy. The membership roster of over 200 artists includes many of Canada’s best-known painters, sculptors, printmakers and photographers, working in a wide range of media and from diverse backgrounds and cultures. I am so honoured to reach this professional goal of joining this wonderful group of artists who share my common goals of promoting conservation through art

Art Gallery of Burlington Artist in Residence

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Honoured and excited to be one of a dozen artists beginning their Artist Residency at the Art Gallery of Burlington. Thank you to AGB curator, Suzanne Carte and her AGB team for this wonderful opportunity to create a new series of artwork, professional development learning opportunities and to collaborate with other kindred spirits in this wonderful space. I’ll be posting my work in progress over the next year

International Association of Pastel Societies IAPS Juried Fall Webshow 47th Open Division

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I am honoured to to have “Walking on Sunshine II” juried into the International Association of Pastel Societies’ 2025 IAPS Juried Fall Webshow – 47th Open Division. Thank you to IAPS president Richard McKinley and Vice President and Exhibition chair, Shirley Anderson and congratulations to all my fellow pastel artists around the world. To see the entire exhibition from Oct 10 to Dec 10, 2025 see https://showsubmit.com/gallery/iaps-47th-open-division