Teacher statement

I offer the student a wide selection of art and design knowledge.  My goal is for  the student to try new things, while acknowledging the individual’s level and personality.  I encourage the student to explore their interests while developing their own style.  Students are taught technique.  I give assignments and tutorials to bring new material to their attention.  The students offer their work for class critiques to encourage analysis and criticism.

Education

B.A. in Fine Art from the University of Guelph – 1976
  • media  - painting [egg tempera, oils, acrylic and fresco], drawing, sculpture, printmaking [woodcut, intaglio, lithography and silk screen]
  • art history study – modern art
Stage Design & Theatre courses at the University of Toronto – 80’s
Architectural Illustration & Drafting at Ryerson, Toronto – 80’s

 Teaching - current

  • Plein-air Group - April to November - 2020 - present
  • ONLINE courses - Tuesday and Friday mornings May 2020 - present
The Franklin Carmichael Art Group FCAG - painting & wire sculpture since 2013
Visual Arts Mississauga VAM - painting, drawing & wire sculpture since 2009
ONLINE Courses - Painting and drawing 2020 to present
Workshops - York Artists Guild 2017 - present

Teaching - past

  • Islington Senior's Centre ISC - painting & drawing   2004 - March 2020
  • JCC - Schwartz-Reisman Centre - painting 2017- March 2020
  • Private Student  - Grade 10 & 11 - sculpture, drawing and ideas 2017
  • Vaughan - Klim became Worx of Art - painting Sept 2008 - Dec 2016
  • Private Student - grade 8 & 9 - drawing, painting & sculpture 2014 - 2016
  • Private Workshops - 2 Adults - Working with Wire and Wire Mesh - 2016
  • Markham Art Group - Workshops: Palette Knife & Mediums 2014 & 2015
  • Private Students - 2 Adults - Painting and Drawing 2010 & 2012
  • Greystone, Scarborough – Drawing -  March to May 2009
  • Kingsway, Retirement Residence – Media Oct / Nov 2007
  • Tapestry, Retirement Condos – Mixed Media 2009 - 2010

Art Shows
2019 - 2023 - VAM Instructor Show, April - Franklin Carmichael Show at Etobicoke Civic Centre, April & Members Show May - Arts Etobicoke Show at Cloverdale June unitl end of July.
2018 - 20th Annual Open Show - Franklin Carmichael - Fall People's Choice and Best Acrylic - Nov
2015 - Instructor's Show - Franklin Carmichael - April
2015 - The Assembly Hall - Group Show - Fall
2014,15,16,17, 18,19 - Instructors' Show - VAM - 2 or more a year
2012 - Art in the Park - VAM - September
2012 - Soundscapes: Classic and Contemporary,  Mississauga Choral Society - April
2011  -  Hang Art, Lift Hearts - for Dystonia Research TO - Oct.
2010 - Open Doors - VAM - Charity Auction - September
2010 - Journalists for Human Rights Art Auction - December
2009 - Islington Seniors' Art Show - Assembly Hall - September
2008 - Islington Seniors' Art Show - Assembly Hall - Feb/March
2005 - One man show - Picture Yourself - Etobicoke - Jan/ Feb
2004 - Lakeshore Arts - The Heart of the Lakeshore - The Assembly Hall - Sept. / Oct.
2003 - Praxis - Your Choice - 1614 Queen St. W., TO - August
2003 - One man show - Picture Yourself Inc. - TO - May / June
2003 - Juried – Broken Fence Soc. - 727 Queen St. E. TO – April
2002 – Etobicoke Juried Art Show,Civic Centre - Oct. / Nov.
2002 - Poetry & Art show - The Korean Consulate - TO – June

Highlights

Student Art Shows

I booked the local, prepared the students.
For our 1st show I did the set-up with my students. 
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In the Eye of the Beholder - 2015 The Assembly Hall
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A Matter of Pespectives - 2016 Arts Etobicoke

2016 - A Matter of Perspectives - Arts Etobicoke - Sept/Nov.
2015 - In the Eye of the Beholder - The Assembly Hall - Oct/Nov
2009 - The Islington Seniors' Art Group - The Assembly Hall - Sept
2008 - The Islington Seniors' Art Group - The Assembly Hall - Feb/March

Mississauga Choral Society

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Organics #6
6 of my paintings where presented at this event, along with a number of other artists' works.
One painting sold.
Check out their website.

Urban Hero Award

The art class and the volunteer work I do at Islington Seniors' Centre was recognised.  Most students are appreciative and form strong bonds within the groups I've taught.  I think my classes represent a positive social and educational activity.
_Here is another link to the video presentation .
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My award presentation from Humber College

Visual Arts Mississauga: Doors Open - 2010

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Doors Open 2010
Each Instructor at VAM produced a painting for the Charity Auction.  We were supplied with the canvases, donated by Curry's art store.
All funds raised through the art exhibition and auction will go to support sending children to Summer Art Camp at VAM through the Leslie Penney-Mosher Fund.
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All the award recipients for 2011
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Organic #3 - Primal 36" x 24"

Auction is a success!

I know Curry's staff worked very hard and I am happy their efforts were a success. 
Organics #2 - Watershed sold

Curry's Art Store  On-line Auction for Dystonia Research

I had one painting in the online auction and another one at the main event at Exhibition Place, Oct 25th, 2011.