CREATIVE PROCESS

Much of my work depicts wildlife of Western Canada. When I first began drawing full-time, my drawings covered a wide variety from portraits, pets to old cars and buildings. Through this experimentation came a discovery - animals, pets and wildlife were my forte. These creatures are very endearing and there is a certain amount of peace derived from completing these drawings. Often I meet my subjects in zoos and wildlife parks and in my own small way I am able to set them free in my drawings.

Photography is another of my interests and is integral to the creative process. I photograph animals in the wild, in parks, and in zoos. From these I am able to obtain the detail I require as well as the authenticity I demand. The surroundings into which I place my animals, is usually much more from my imagination. By the time I have completed a drawing, which can take many weeks, I have grown very close to the creature. My drawing seem to attract others in the same way - they are drawn to the eyes and in fact the life that is portrayed in the drawings.
    
The method I use in each of my drawings involves using a very hard, light pencil (2H) and progressing through a range. I will use four to five different pencils in each drawing ranging from a 2H through to a 3B, resulting in a series of layers. As well I sometimes will add color pencil or a water color wash, after completing the drawing in pencil.

Bio Page 1 - Beginnings

Bio Page 3 - Awards/Accomplishments