Heart of Nature Gallery
Retail - Muskoka Lakes, Ontario, Canada
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I began drawing in pen and ink when I was 3 or 4 years of age, but it wasn't until my late 20s that I began to approach painting seriously. Born and raised in Port Perry, Ontario, I'm an avid supporter of nature and wildlife conservation, having raised tens of thousands of dollars over the years for various organizations and causes through donated paintings and sponsored print sales. My paintings are highly detailed and lifelike (often mistaken as photographs), and reflect the strong influence nature has always had on my life. Fishing, canoeing, portaging and camping have been my hobbies since I was a child, each excursion leaving fond and powerful memories etched into my soul. When I'm not painting in my studio, I spend my time travelling the globe gathering first-hand research of all species of wildlife in their natural habitat. My many wildlife research expeditions have (so far) taken me to South Africa, Botswana, Alaska, British Columbia, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, Colombia, St. Lucia, Costa Rica and Yellowstone National Park. This year, my wildlife research is taking me to the infamous Pantanal tropical wetland region of Brazil, home to 1000 bird species, 400 fish species, 300 mammalian species, 480 reptile species and over 9000 different subspecies of invertebrates. The Pantanal is full of many common, rare and even endangered species, including the marsh deer, giant river otter, hyacinth macaw, crowned solitary eagle, maned wolf, bush dog, South American tapir, giant anteater, capybara, yacare caiman and of course, the jaguar. Over the years, many people have asked me why I paint. I paint as a visual expression of my passion and appreciation for wildlife and nature. I believe we are all stewards of nature, and my goal is to help protect and preserve our natural environment by painting images of its unique creatures and untouched landscapes so that when viewed, they not only tell a story, but also elicit a feeling.
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