- Harmony An Exhibition of Korean and Canadian Art and Culture Together
Honoured to participate in this year’s Together 2025 Exhibition “Harmony”. This third annual exhibition of Korean and Canadian artists will be held at the Queen Elizabeth Park Cultural Centre on 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, Ontario from June 28 to July 18th.
Opening Reception June 28, 1pm.
“Golden Breezes”, pastel is one of the paintings to be featured in this exhibition.
- Dundas Valley School of Art Auction
The Dundas Valley School of Art’s Annual Art Auction is one of the Hamilton/Burlington region’s largest art auctions featuring over 1,400 original works in a range of mediums – paintings, pastels, drawings, prints, photography, sculpture, pottery, glass, fibre art, jewellery and more. This one-of-a-kind online and in-person event offers opportunity to purchase original, high-quality and affordable pieces by art world. Our 54th edition of the Annual Art Auction is scheduled for March 31 – April 6, 2025. The Live Auction Night is Friday, April 4. My two submissions, pastels, Golden Hour (framed 26″ x 22.5) and Kings Road Colours (framed 12″ x 17″) are shown left.
- Oakville Art Society Juried Show “Impressions”
Honoured to have “Reflections on a Winter’s Day” juried into the Oakville Art Society’s annual juried show. Thank you to juror, Rayne Tunley and congratulations to my fellow artists. The opening is Thursday Feb 6, 5-7pm at the Oakville Galleries, 120 Navy Street in Oakville, the show continues until Feb 9, 2025.
- Degas Pastel Society 20th Biennial National Exhibition
“Summer Reflections” 
“Fishing by Moonlight” Honoured to have pastels “Summer Reflections” and “Fishing by Moonlight” juried into the Degas Pastel Society’s 20th Biennial National Exhibition. I was also delighted to learn that “Summer Reflections” won and Award of Merit. Thank you to juror Lyn Asselta and congratulations to my fellow artists. To see the entire show click here. The show continues until January 21, 2025.
- Pastel Society of Eastern Canada Pixel Pastel 2024 The International Online Art Exhibition
Honoured to have “Bona Vista Blue Skies” juried into the Pastel Society of Eastern Canada International Online Art Exhibition, “Pixel Pastel 2024”. Thank you to jurors Susan Story and Taimeng Lim and congratulations to my fellow artists. This pastel was one of only 134 artworks selected from 412 digital images which were received from 19 different countries! The online exhibition begins Dec 15, 2024 at https://pastelsec.com/exposition
Bona Vista Blue Skies, 15″ x 17″ framed 21″ x 23″
- Little Black Frame Art Mystery Event Fundraiser
I’m excited to be an artist in the 10th edition of @dvsa.ca ‘s Little Black Frame Mystery Art Night! Held at the Dundas Valley School of Art, 21 Ogilvie Street,
Dundas, Ontario, L9H 2S1. Phone: 905-628-6357Take a look at the artworks available on November 9th at dvsa.ca/galleries/little-black-frame-2024 and see if you can guess which one is mine! All the artists’ names will be revealed after the event.
Limited tickets are still available. Learn more about this fun art night and find the link for tickets at dvsa.ca/black-frame. Get yours today and then start choosing your favourite works!
- Colour and Form Society’s 72nd Annual Open Juried Exhibition
Had a wonderful time at the opening of the Colour and Form Society’s 72nd Annual Open Juried Exhibition on now until Nov 28th at the Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery, 399 The West Mall, Etobicoke, Ontario. Honoured to have “Reflections of Spring on the Twiss Road Trail” part of this fantastic juried exhibition. Thank you to the jurors: Lee Munn, Maria Iva and Michelle Eissler and congratulations to the award winners.
- Dundas Valley School of Art Instructor’s Show
I’m happy to have my pastel, “Bona Vista Blue Skies” , 21″ x 23″, part of the this annual instructor’s show Sept 26 to Oct 20, 2024. Held at the galleries at the Dundas Valley school of Art the opening reception is Sept 26, 7-9 pm.
- 56th Society of Canadian Artists Elected and Associate Juried Online Exhibition
Honoured to have “Spring Dance, Twiss Road” and “Reflections of Spring on the Twiss Road Trail” be part of the 112 works of art from 481 submissions from across Canada for this online show. Thank you to the jurors: Danielle Beaulieu, SCA, Luc Fortier, SCA, Jill Hobson, SCA, Martin Murphy, SCA Barry Rafuse, SCA and the organizers. The show can be seen online until Sept 30, 2024 at https://societyofcanadianartists.com/56th-sca-juried-online-exhibition/.
- Town of Oakville Community Spirit Awards
As part of a grant from the Town of Oakville, I recently completed a series of 8 paintings for the Oakville Community Spirit Awards. To see my background process click here to see a YouTube video created by wonderful photographer Rob Ditlz of radicalbob.com.
These awards portrayed vignettes of how everyday community actions and annual events can help to create positive community changes. These acrylic paintings were created for awards such as Leadership, Good Neighbour, Arts, Culture and Heritage, Diversity, Climate Action, Equity and Inspiration. The paintings, based on Oakville scenes such as Bronte Creek, Morrison Creek, Sovereign House, Tannery Park and Bronte Provincial park, ranging in size from 8″ x 10″ to 9″ x 12″, portrayed the range of multiculturalism, diversity of ages and abilities that make up the Oakville community. The deserving award winners were presented with their respective paintings on Thursday June 6 at an awards ceremony at Queen Elizabeth Park Cultural Centre in Oakville, Ontario. Click here for more info. Thank you to photographer, Nikki Wesley for her awards night photography.
- The Language of Colour: The 128th Annual Women’s Art Association of Hamilton Exhibition
Honoured to have “Reflections of Spring on the Twiss Road Trail” juried into the 128th annual Women’s Art Association of Hamilton’s annual juried show. The show continues at the Jean & Ross Fischer Gallery at the Art Gallery of Hamilton from April 6 to June 2, 2024. Thank you to the jurors and congratulations to my fellow artists.
- Dundas Valley School of Art Auction
Delighted to have “Sunny Bona Vista Breezes”, pastel, framed 21″ x 25″ selected into this year’s Dundas Valley School of Art’s annual Auction. The DVSA Auction will also feature 1400 original artworks in a range of mediums – paintings, pastels, drawings, prints, photography, sculpture, pottery, glass, fibre art, jewellery and more. These one-of-a-kind online and in-person events offer an exceptional opportunity to purchase original, high-quality and affordable pieces by local new and established artists. All proceeds from these auctions go directly towards supporting DVSA programs
- Enchanting Ephemera: A Celebration of Transient Beauty
Delighted to have my pastel, “Summer Beach Memories” part of the Rainbow Studio Art Gallery & Cafe’s group exhibition of 16 local artists, “Enchanting Ephemera: A Celebration of Transient Beauty”. The show’s opening is Saturday Jan 27, 11am. The show continues until March 1, 2024. Rainbow Studio Art Gallery is located at 364 Sixteen Mile Dr. Oakville, Ontario. Contact owner and artist Sungmi Kong for visiting hours.
- Structures Unveiled: A Diverse Canvas of Buildings Exhibition
My pastel, “Windy Yesterdays” is part of the Burlington Fine Art Association’s “Structures Unveiled: A Diverse Canvas of Buildings” group show at the Fireside Lounge, located at the Art Gallery of Burlington. The group exhibition opens Jan 31, 2024 and continues until Feb 26, 2024. The framed pastel is 14″ high x 16″ wide.
- Visual Art Mississauga Why Do You Create Juried Show
Honoured to have my pastel, ” Reflections of Spring on the Twiss Road Trail, juried into the Visual Art Mississauga’s 7th Annual “Why Do You Create?” juried show. Thank you to the jurors Dylan Glynn, Linda Martinello and Hibah Mian and congratulations to my fellow artists. The show will be at Riverwood Conservancy, 4170 Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga, Ontario, L5C 2S7 from Jan 13, 2024 to Jan 22, 2024. Opening Reception is Jan 19, 2024.
- Pastel Artists Canada Online Juried Show
Honoured to be juried into Pastel Artists Canada 11th Annual Members Online Juried Show. Thank you to jurors: Evalynne McDougalL MPAC, Andrew McDermott PAC, and Elena Selitsky MPAC and congratulations to my fellow pastel artists. Click here to see the exhibition.
- Bruce Trail Inspired Show
- The Artist’s Mark, BFAA Annual Juried Show
Honoured to have “Snow Shadows” juried into the Burlington Fine Art’s Annual Juried show. Thank you to jurors Rhoda Payne and Peter Cheung and congratulations to my fellow artists. The show continues until Oct 22, 2023.
- Little Black Frame Show 2023
Visit the Dundas Valley School of Arts’ annual little black frame show on November 18, 2023 for a fun night with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music, art and mystery. Each participant gets a number and when your number is called, you’ll have the chance to choose your favourite stunning art piece from a selection of 150+ unique works, each one showcased in a little black frame.
See more details at https://dvsa.ca/black-frame/
- DVSA Instructors Show 2023
Pinery Summer Sunset and Spring Sixteen Hollow Park Ravine at the show, amongst other works from instructors at DVSA. See more details at https://dvsa.ca/dvsa-faculty-art-show-2023/
- Women’s Art Association of Hamilton Social Art Gallery Cafe “New Works Exhibition”
Update: due to unforseen circumstances, the show has been closed. I apologize for any inconvenience.
Delighted to have my paintings selected by lottery to be included in the “New Works Exhibition” at the Social Art Gallery, 334 Dundas St West, Toronto, Ontario. The show opens Oct 2, 2023 and continues until Nov 30, 2023. Opening Reception information to come.
Bona Vista Blue Skies Summer Beach Memories - Society of Canadian Artists 55th International Open Juried Exhibition
Honoured to have “Snow Shadows” and “Bona Vista Blue Skies” accepted into the Society of Canadian Artists Open Juried Exhibition at Neilson Park Creative Centre, Etobicoke, Ontario. Thank you to jurors Cher Pruys SCA, Ardell Bourgeois and Joanne Her and congratulations to my fellow artists.
The opening reception is Saturday August 19, 2023, 1-4pm. The show opens August 9 and continues until August 31, 2023.
Snow Shadows, Pastel, 21″ x 24″ Gallery Glass 
Bona Vista Blue Skies, Pastel, 21″ x 23″, Gallery Glass - Society of Canadian Artists
Honoured to become an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists. I joined fellow newly elected members Jiaxuan Yi, Rick Cullis, Mary Dawn Roberts, Elzbieta Krawecka and Karen Fox at the Arts and Letters Club on June 10, 2023 for a wonderful reception and AGM meeting. - Burlington Fine Art Plein Air Painting
Burlington Fine Art Association Plein Air Show at the Fireside Lounge, located at the Art Gallery of Burlington, from May 19 to June 6, 2023. Featured below acrylic, “Sovereign House Spring”, pastel, “Spring Meadow” and pastel “Kerns Quarry Spring”.
- Purely Pastel
Honoured to be included in Pastel Artists Canada annual juried show, Purely Pastel. The show opens June 1, 2023. The show runs May 30 to June 17 at the Neilson Park Creative Centre, Toronto, Ontario. Thank you to jurors Karin Richter, Margaret Ferraro,Suzanne Godbout, for including my artwork in this exhibition.
Fishing by Moonlight, Framed 18″ x 27″ 
Spring Sixteen Hollow Park Ravine Framed 23″ x 26.5″ 
Bona Vista Breezes Framed 21″ x 22″ - Burlington Fine Art Spring Sale
Come to the Guilds’ Spring Sale. Take home a variety of wonderful artwork available for a range of budgets. My pastels, framed and mounted under non reflective glass, “Summer Beach Memories” and “View from Santorini” as well as my acrylic “Grotto Winter Walk” are all available for sale.
- Magic of Pastel
- 2023 Glenhyrst Biennial Juried Exhibition
I’m honoured to participate in the 2023 Glenhyrst Biennial Juried Exhibition at Glenhyrst Gallery, of Brant, Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant.20 Ava Road, Brantford, Ontario. Thank you to juror, Sonya Blazek, who selected ” Summer Reflections” as one of the 50 works to be included from the 372 submitted from a range of media, subjects and artistic styles.
The show runs from March 25 – May 19, 2023. The opening reception is Saturday April 1, 2023 at 7pm. The Glenhyrst open hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 5pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 4pm.
- VAM’s 6th Annual Why do you create? Juried Exhibition
Exhibiting at VAM from January 9 – 29, 2023 and online from January 9 – June 30, 2023
4170 Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga, Ontario L5C 2S7
I was honoured to receive an Honourable Mention for my pastel “Snow Shadows” at Visual Arts Mississauga’s Why do you create? Juried Exhibition. This juried exhibition gave artists an opportunity to consider how they create and what brings meaning to their art-making practice. It is also an opportunity for members of the regional visual arts community to showcase their work alongside their peers, and for art enthusiasts to discover the wealth of talent in the region. Thank you to the jurors for this exhibition: Fausta Facciponte, Karim Machado-Aman and Raheel Patel.
Jurors: Karim Machado-Aman, Fausta Facciponte, and Raheel Patel. - The Monday Painters 8th Annual Show
The Monday Painters 8th Annual Show of plein air or on location paintings continues at the Dundas Museum and Archives in Dundas Ontario until Jan. 9, 2023. Check out my pastels, “Kern Quarry Spring“, “Spring Breezes Sovereign House“, “Spring Meadow” and “Spring Violet Breezes” in good company amongst this amazing group of painters.
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Working in Plein Air 
Please see my Biography for a full list of exhibitions.