Happy New Year – January 2012
Eagle Sculpture Commissioned by BCGEU for their Spirit of Leadership Award
“A Christmas Inspired” – Art Show at the Muse Winery
Our “Christmas Inspired Art Show” at the Muse Winery had a very enthusiastic turnout this year and all of the participating artists were very appreciative of the responses. We are planning an even bigger show next December! Thanks to all who came out.
Draw for Nimmo Bay Resort Stay
One of my clients who purchased the Great Blue Heron Sculpture during the Sidney Fine Art Show in October has won luxurious accommodation, dining and adventure at Nimmo Bay Resort for 3 days during the summer of 2012.
Kingsbrae Sculpture Garden- New Brunswick
I am thrilled to announce that my entry in the 4th Annual Kingsbrae Garden sculpture competition in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, has been selected as one of finalists for 2012. ‘Toadstool’ will consist of a giant mushroom with a very large frog sitting under the shelter of the mushroom cap. It is going to whimsical, very fun and it looks like there will be a big road trip coming up this summer.
Works in Progress
Other projects now underway include a new 1/3 sized open wing Eagle Sculpture commissioned by the BC Government Employees Union for their upcoming Award of Excellence ceremonies, a new Octopus in Motion sculpture, a British Bull Dog – “Oliver” riding a skateboard, a pair of spawning steelehad trout, and for some contrast, a stylized female figurative piece.
Looking forward to a creative New Year. Thanks for your interest and support this past year.
September, 2011 Update
Several events are planned for this fall. First there is the Sidney Fine Art show where I hope to be exhibiting up to three new sculptures (October 14, 15 and 16th) followed by the North Sidney Studio Tour (October 22 and 23). There will be a fine selection of wine and snacks served during the studio tour with lots of bronze sculptures just back from the foundry as well as numerous new works in progress. Drop by and see what is new – bring your ideas as I would love to take on some new projects.
I will be participating in a group show and sale at the Muse Winery in Deep Cove (North Saanich, BC) on December 9, 10 and 11. Always an exciting event with a rich collection of unique art works by 6 different artists and a great selection of wines from the winery. Details to be announced.
Be sure to ask about the Draw that I will be offering clients this fall. A few days of luxury, decadence and adventure up at Nimmo Bay Resort during the summer of 2012 (go to www.nimmobay.com).
This a picture of my new octopus sculpture shown as a work-in-progress (painted wax replica shown). I hope to have this piece back in bronze in time for the fall studio tour. The first Edition of 10 has been sold; additional editions are available by order.
Other new sculptures underway include a pair of White Sided Dolphins Riding a Wave (macquette for a larger proposed installation) and several new local freshwater and marine fish. And then there is Bam Bam, the orangutang sculpture that will be the subject of my next entry.
August 2011 – Web Gallery Refreshed
My website has now been refreshed and updated with the addition of several new sculptural images and I have made a real commitment to keep it current with quarterly updates to this section. Have a look at the new gallery page!
So far this year I have completed the following sculptures in bronze:
• Timber Wolf
• Aero – Chocolate Lab
• A Series of Abalone Deck Lights
Three small sculptures of a black bear, walrus and frog all mounted on native rock.
New works in progress include a new octopus sculpture, smaller than the previous sculptures. I expect to have this piece in bronze by late October. The orangutang sculpture is nearing completion and I hope to have it cast in bronze by the early new year. Other pieces include a desk lamp with a cast abalone shell mounted on a cut river cobble and a wall mounted octopus sculpture. In a departure from my regular work, I am embarking on a new stylized sculpture using the female form.
Several of my works are now on display up at Nimmo Bay Resort, at the Shell Aero Centre at the Victoria International Airport and at the Pier Hotel in Sidney BC.
I will be entering 2 to 3 pieces in the Sidney Fine Art Show this September and will once again be part of the Saanich Peninsula Art Studio Tour on October 21 and 22, 2011.
Latest News – January, 2011
The Past Year 2010
During the past year I had the good fortune to complete several new commissions including:
Oyster Catcher. Edition of 20.
A pair of Canada Lynx for the playground at the Olympic Plaza in Whistler, BC
A collection of marine creatures and birds for the Shaw Ocean Marine Centre in Sidney BC
An Octopus Figure Head for a yacht in Connecticut
A turtle sculpture for a client’s garden pond in Minnesota
Two new life sized bald eagle sculptures and a small killer whale.
New sculptures of an Oyster Catcher and the Tufted Puffin.
Proposed Olympic Legacy Monument -`Keeping the Inspiration Alive
A major focus for much of 2010 was the design and submission of “Keeping the Inspiration Alive”, an Olympic Legacy Project for the Resort Municipality of Whistler. This project was a joint effort by Nathan Scott and myself. We were shortlisted for the final phase of the project for which we built a very elaborate scale maquette of our proposal. We came very, very close to winning but missed the “Gold”. This was an extremely exciting and motivating experience.
Current Projects
With the new year comes a new wave of energy and inspiration. I am currently finishing up two life sized commissioned sculptures of a departed Chocolate Labrador and a Timber Wolf and expect to have them in bronze by the end of March.
Canada Lynx Sculture. Celebration Plaza, Whistler BC
Other works now in progress include a new octopus sculpture and a great blue heron.
Plans for 2011
Following on with the canine theme I am planning on two more dog sculptures this year, one of a British Bulldog and the other of a Beagle. These pieces will contribute to my upcoming “Dog Show” in December.
I am very excited about my next project which will see two new life sized sculptures of Orangutangs in bronze sometime this summer. Soon my web site will be updated and revised to include several new works.
Works on Display
Octopus Figurehead on Formosa Ketch
Several selected works will again be on display up at Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort. Works will also be on display in the reception lounge located in the Shell Aero Centre at the Victoria International Airport and at the Pier Hotel in Sidney BC.
Upcoming Show Schedule
Spring Studio Tour
Sidney Fine Art Show – Pending Adjudication
Fall Studio Tour
5th Annual Christmas Art Show at the Muse Winery “The Dog Show”
Dates to be Announced