An artist needs to be prepared for just about anything. When the creative spirit strikes, don’t be caught with your canvas down!
Continue Reading →The beauty of art to me, is it’s many faces. Emotional. Engaging. Beautiful. Brilliant. Intentful. Intelligent. Interactive. Contemporary. Contextual. Controversial. Conversational. Historical. Political. Discuss…
Pin ItContinue Reading →Visiting this place was a great inspiration for me. I would say it was one of the most stirring and inspiring moments of my visit, and I am grateful that the Haida Nation, these Elders and members stood so firmly to protect this place. We should do the same now, as the Northern Gateway Pipeline Project by Enbridge threatens once again, this magnificent culture and ecosystem. Stand up and speak out about the effects that this pipeline will have on habitat, culture and the ecology of our planet. Write your MP and the official opposition. Make yourself heard…and be part of the new “Line”.
Pin ItContinue Reading →Here are two big reasons I couldn’t camp on my way back from Haida Gwaii…
Continue Reading →The verdant valleys that lay at the bottom of majestic snow-capped peaks that line the sides of the Yellowhead highway #16 westward towards Prince Rupert…have taken my breath away today. The smell of the air is different here. It’s newer — fresher, filled with spirit and the life-breath of the trees. The life-breath of this planet.
I get it. I get why we need to look at this land with different eyes, and protect it. I’ve never seen anything like it. Pristine…beautiful. There are no words for this place…and there are fewer people to see it.
Continue Reading →Nothing quite so exciting than starting your trip by getting this close to a bear. I had a great day on the road, experiencing every form of weather from snow to sunshine. In one day, I spotted two black bears, a huge male elk, bighorn sheep, deer, loons, bald eagles.
It’s made me realize once again, how privileged I am to live in this part of the world, and that so much is right in my own backyard.
Continue Reading →I’m 10 days away from heading out on the open road and sea to Haida Gwaii for my residency. I’ve been blogging about the countdown on my CAMP Art Project site, so do head over there and have a look!
Pin ItContinue Reading →I’m very excited to be doing a workshop as part of my residency in Gwaii Haanas. If you’re on island, come join us!
Pin ItContinue Reading →Here are a couple of beautiful videos made by Parks Canada of the Gwaii Haanas Marine Park. I will be there this June, as Artist in Residence.
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