Private Gallery Member Representation, 2013 - 2020

Feb 2019, Featured wall in gallery based on very large pencil drawings for the exhibit at the Revelstoke Visual Art Centre “It Just Takes Time”.

A pencil is like an extension of my hand; there is nothing between me and the paper. The image flows through me, becomes a reality that only moments before was a blank sheet. It is a selfish moment when I draw, exclusive of all else. The end result is a personal indulgence, to see what I want to see, an aching perfection, yet still a mere shadow of the inspiration. Pencil is so simple, yet evokes all the shades of light. Texture is like knitting, repetitive yet so rich with variation. 2B 4B 6B, my goodness sometimes even 9B! That’s it. And with time, I can stand back and step into a drawing that’s just right.

Stone is another matter, it is about taking away, about finding form within. Carving for me is more about touch than sight. I feel the shape as I pull away the soft rock with small rough tools. It is magical when the hours of sanding reveal the remarkable patterns. of ancient detritus caught within the folds of stone, humbling.