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artist, adventurer, husband and father

Joined June 2012
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I’ve been in the studio over the past few weeks and am starting a new series centring around my days paddling. Paddling has become a summer passion. It started many years ago when Kelly and I took our first sea kayaking trip through the Broken Group Islands off Tofino.
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It is inspired by a photo I took paddling with one of our children on Upper Arrow Lake south of Nakusp, British Columbia. After painting it I was moved by the notion of proximity yet distance between the two of us as we paddled over the deep water together. – at Didsbury, Alberta
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Being at a time in my life when my kids are near but drifting (or paddling quickly) into their own lives gave me the sense of “departure”. – at Didsbury, Alberta
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All of the WH Croxford and Airdrie community is invited to the join the Fine Arts Academies @WHCroxford to celebrate all of their exciting work from the last four months. #rvschools @rvsed
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Never underestimate the power of play and a little play dough. The VAM Academy students @WHCroxford are creating prototypes for their sculpture characters for the Working for George Lucas Project.
VAM and CAPA @WHCroxford academies hit the road today to create silent films, documentaries and take photographs in the amazing little town of Rowley. Lots of team work and learning.
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TRC Call to Action #63: We call on leaders in education in Canada to always work on improving education about Aboriginal people and cultures. Shared “the Lesson” by Joan Cardinal Schubert in class today: youtu.be/V0Od6u_-AKE. Staff & art students @WHCroxford took action.
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“Midtown” (acrylic 36” x 36”) just finished. Join me Friday, October 14th (5-9pm) @artpointyyc to see my ARCHITECTURAL show. #yycartist #artpoint #architecture #yycartsscene #yycartists #acrylicpainting #albertaartist #manhattan #nyc
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Put the date on your calendar. My latest work will be featured @ArtpointGallery in October. Show opening is Friday, October 14th. See the art show post card below. Message me for further details or questions. I’d love to share my work with you and reconnect. It’s been 3 years. – at Didsbury, Alberta
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Working on a painting called Midtown inspired by a photo taken from the Empire State Building in midtown Manhattan. It is part of my upcoming show @artpointgalleryyyc in October. Enjoying all of the music from the Elvis movie soundtrack this summer. #yycartist #manhattan #nyc – at Didsbury, Alberta
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“Cipperley’s Garage” acrylic 36”x36” is one of my recent paintings that will be featured at my upcoming show ARCHITECTURAL this October @Artpoint Gallery in Calgary. Inspired by an abandoned 1947 commercial garage in Olds,AB. The building is significant for its Art Moderne style. – at Didsbury, Alberta
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The VAM Academy @WHCroxford would like to share work from Dakota, Sammy and Mikayla as they explore themes on phobias, cartoons, and their favorite movie. Join us on Thursday, June 9th between 5:30 and 7:30pm to enjoy all of the amazing artwork.
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The VAM Academy @WHCroxford would like to share work from artist Hana as she explores themes in photography. Join us on Thursday, June 9th between 5:30 and 7:30pm (THAT'S TONIGHT) to enjoy all of the amazing artwork.
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Thanks @AirdrieCityLife for featuring our @whcroxford fine arts academies. Come check out all of the art, music and drama Thursday, June 9th between 5:30 and 7:30pm. All community members are welcome. airdrietoday.com/community/w… – at Didsbury, Alberta
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The VAM Academy @WHCroxford would like to share work from artist Thomas as he explores themes in photography. Join us on Thursday, June 9th between 5:30 and 7:30pm to enjoy all of the amazing artwork.
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The VAM Academy @WHCroxford would like to share work from artists Adrianna and Natalie. Join us on Thursday, June 9th between 5:30 and 7:30pm to enjoy all of the amazing artwork.
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The VAM Academy @WHCroxford would like to share work from artist Josh as he explores themes related to mental health. Join us on Thursday, June 9th between 5:30 and 7:30pm to enjoy all of the amazing artwork.
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The VAM Academy @WHCroxford would like to share work from artists Muskaan, Keira and Sammy as they l explore themes of Buddhism, the seasons and Pokemon. Join us on Thursday, June 9th between 5:30 and 7:30pm to enjoy all of the amazing artwork.
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