48" x 60" oil on canvas
30" x 30" oil on canvas
3' x 4' oil on canvas
30" x 40" oil on canvas
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30" x 40" oil on canvas
36" x 48" oil on canvas
24" x 30" oil on canvas, framed
11" x 14" acrylic on panel
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12" x 16" oil on panel
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16" x 20" oil on canvas
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24" x 30" oil on canvas
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36" x 48" oil on canvas
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24" x 60" oil on canvas
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24" x 30" oil on canvas
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24" x 30" oil on canvas
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24" x 48" oil on canvas
At the mouth of Auyuittuq National Park on Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic, there is a distant waterfall where glaciers once were. Auyuittuq means land that never melts. For hundreds of years, this land was ice. But, today, glaciers transition into waterfalls and rocky soil transitions into green grass as the climate drastically warms. This painting is featured in the Artists for Conservation 2013 International Exhibit and hard cover catalogue.
At the mouth of Auyuittuq National Park on Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic, there is a distant waterfall where glaciers once were. Auyuittuq means land that never melts. For hundreds of years, this land was ice. But, today, glaciers transition into waterfalls and rocky soil transitions into green grass as the climate drastically warms. This painting is featured in the Artists for Conservation 2013 International Exhibit and hard cover catalogue.
36" x 48" oil on canvas
Penguins kept guard as I was sitting on a glacier in Antarctica painting the view before me. I was intrigued by the subtle colours and beautiful shapes. As I was trying to figure out why the distant glaciers were pink, a minke whale appeared and I heard a rumble in the distance. I looked up in time to see a majestic iceberg calve and a small tidal wave crashed on the shore as the shapes and patterns of Antarctica danced before me. This painting is featured in the Artists for Conservation 2013 hard cover book, and the AFC 2014 International Calendar.
Penguins kept guard as I was sitting on a glacier in Antarctica painting the view before me. I was intrigued by the subtle colours and beautiful shapes. As I was trying to figure out why the distant glaciers were pink, a minke whale appeared and I heard a rumble in the distance. I looked up in time to see a majestic iceberg calve and a small tidal wave crashed on the shore as the shapes and patterns of Antarctica danced before me. This painting is featured in the Artists for Conservation 2013 hard cover book, and the AFC 2014 International Calendar.
48" x 36" oil on canvas
After hiking for several hours, I finally reached the glacier and turned around to enjoy the "View from Here". It was exciting to be able to hike up to a point that few people have been. We travelled in unchartered waters that had been previously covered in ice.
After hiking for several hours, I finally reached the glacier and turned around to enjoy the "View from Here". It was exciting to be able to hike up to a point that few people have been. We travelled in unchartered waters that had been previously covered in ice.
3' x 4' oil on canvas
The life of the polar bear is rapidly changing due to the ice melting in the Arctic. They are making their way further south in the search for food, and species from the south are making their way further north due to the longer summer seasons. Robins have been seen in the Arctic. This painting is a conversation between a polar bear and a robin about the impact of climate change.
The life of the polar bear is rapidly changing due to the ice melting in the Arctic. They are making their way further south in the search for food, and species from the south are making their way further north due to the longer summer seasons. Robins have been seen in the Arctic. This painting is a conversation between a polar bear and a robin about the impact of climate change.
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24" x 36" oil on canvas
In 2009 I was able to hike through Auyuittuq National Park, Baffin Island with some friends. This was a dream of mine since I first painted the view in 2004. Two weeks before the trip, I decided to wear my hiking boots while training on a 10 km hike. Half way through I started to get blisters on my feet. By the time I got home my feet were bleeding. While sitting in the park office with my friends for our 'pre-park orientation' we were told that many people had to be air lifted out for blisters, so make sure you have good hiking boots. If I would have told them that I had blisters, they wouldn't have let me make the journey, so I began my 7 day hike with blistered feet. We each carried a 50 pound backpack of our supplies. Each day I put duct tape on my feet so I could put my boots on. At every river, we had to take our boots of
In 2009 I was able to hike through Auyuittuq National Park, Baffin Island with some friends. This was a dream of mine since I first painted the view in 2004. Two weeks before the trip, I decided to wear my hiking boots while training on a 10 km hike. Half way through I started to get blisters on my feet. By the time I got home my feet were bleeding. While sitting in the park office with my friends for our 'pre-park orientation' we were told that many people had to be air lifted out for blisters, so make sure you have good hiking boots. If I would have told them that I had blisters, they wouldn't have let me make the journey, so I began my 7 day hike with blistered feet. We each carried a 50 pound backpack of our supplies. Each day I put duct tape on my feet so I could put my boots on. At every river, we had to take our boots of
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36" x 48" oil on canvas
This painting is based on a sketch that I did while sitting on the bird cliffs of Digge's Island in the Arctic. My paint brush, in the bottom left hand corner, is where I was sitting. I assumed any polar bears would be out by the sea looking for seals and felt relatively safe until 2 days later when we saw 17 polar bears at a similar bird cliff looking for food. So, I decided to include this Mama and her two cubs in this painting. This past summer was the first summer that I didn't see ANY sea ice while visiting the Arctic.
This painting is based on a sketch that I did while sitting on the bird cliffs of Digge's Island in the Arctic. My paint brush, in the bottom left hand corner, is where I was sitting. I assumed any polar bears would be out by the sea looking for seals and felt relatively safe until 2 days later when we saw 17 polar bears at a similar bird cliff looking for food. So, I decided to include this Mama and her two cubs in this painting. This past summer was the first summer that I didn't see ANY sea ice while visiting the Arctic.
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36" x 48" oil on canvas
For several summers I have been able to travel to the edge of Auyuittuq Park on Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic, and always dreamed of one day being able to hike through this amazing landscape. In 2009, this dream came true, when I backpacked for 7 days with 4 other hikers. This is the view looking back from Summit Lake south towards the Arctic Circle.
For several summers I have been able to travel to the edge of Auyuittuq Park on Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic, and always dreamed of one day being able to hike through this amazing landscape. In 2009, this dream came true, when I backpacked for 7 days with 4 other hikers. This is the view looking back from Summit Lake south towards the Arctic Circle.
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24" x 30" oil on canvas
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12" x 16" oil on panel
It was an amazing experience to travel to the spot where Shackleton's men spent many months stranded in the early 1900's eating penguin soup, penguin soup, and more penguin soup waiting for Shackleton to return with rescuers. Their journey and survival is very inspiring.
It was an amazing experience to travel to the spot where Shackleton's men spent many months stranded in the early 1900's eating penguin soup, penguin soup, and more penguin soup waiting for Shackleton to return with rescuers. Their journey and survival is very inspiring.
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12" x 16" oil on panel
The view from our hotel prior to boarding the ship for Antarctica. This is the most southerly point of South America and has a view of the Drake Passage.
The view from our hotel prior to boarding the ship for Antarctica. This is the most southerly point of South America and has a view of the Drake Passage.
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12" x 16" oil on panel
As we boarded the ship summer 2010 for our Students on Ice Climate Change Expedition, we were told that the sea ice had melted completely this year. When I first started studying climate change in 2006, it was anticipated that the Arctic might be completely free of summer sea ice in 30 years. Four years later, we were saddened to see the effects of climate change. Icebergs were the only ice we were to see on this voyage.
As we boarded the ship summer 2010 for our Students on Ice Climate Change Expedition, we were told that the sea ice had melted completely this year. When I first started studying climate change in 2006, it was anticipated that the Arctic might be completely free of summer sea ice in 30 years. Four years later, we were saddened to see the effects of climate change. Icebergs were the only ice we were to see on this voyage.
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24" X 30" oil on canvas
Through my travels with the Inuit people and working
with scientists I have learned a great deal about the
polar bears. When the sea ice is solid, polar bears
(and Inuit hunters) wait at a breathing hole for seals
to appear – and dinner to be served. As the ice melts,
polar bears travel to the floe edge to find walrus and seals.
If the walrus dive into the water, it is very dangerous
for the polar bear to catch them.
Through my travels with the Inuit people and working
with scientists I have learned a great deal about the
polar bears. When the sea ice is solid, polar bears
(and Inuit hunters) wait at a breathing hole for seals
to appear – and dinner to be served. As the ice melts,
polar bears travel to the floe edge to find walrus and seals.
If the walrus dive into the water, it is very dangerous
for the polar bear to catch them.
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I hiked and carried my paint box over rocks and up many cliffs to find this view. After I started my painting, the group moved on and suggested that I follow for fear of polar bears. Since there were gun bearers behind me and obviously no seals or walrus on the steep cliffs, I made an 'adult decision' and decided to stay where I was and finish my painting. I assumed that no polar bear would climb those cliffs in search of food when obviously the best food source is in the ocean. Two days later, at another bird cliff, we saw 17 polar bears who were climbing cliffs very much like these ones in search of food. With no summer sea ice, the polar bears are adapting and finding a new food source. I might have to re-think my 'adult decision' to sit and paint on bird cliffs in the future.
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24" x 30" oil on canvas
Zodiac ride to a glacier on Baffin Island during 2008 expedition
Zodiac ride to a glacier on Baffin Island during 2008 expedition
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12" x 16" oil on panel
As part of IPY Time Capsule Project, I was invited to teach art workshops in a few Arctic communities in 2009. My friend, Johnny Issaluk suggested that I go to his hometown. I stayed with his friends Glenn and Ana. The experience was incredible. This is the view from the school. Lots of amazing history, culture, and incredibly interesting and nice people. The students were very creative and a joy to teach.
As part of IPY Time Capsule Project, I was invited to teach art workshops in a few Arctic communities in 2009. My friend, Johnny Issaluk suggested that I go to his hometown. I stayed with his friends Glenn and Ana. The experience was incredible. This is the view from the school. Lots of amazing history, culture, and incredibly interesting and nice people. The students were very creative and a joy to teach.
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12" x 16" oil on panel
Cruising in our zodiac, we explored the icebergs. I was inspired by the most beautiful turquoise reflections.
Cruising in our zodiac, we explored the icebergs. I was inspired by the most beautiful turquoise reflections.
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24" x 30" oil on canvas
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48" x 60" oil on canvas
This painting shares how climate change is affecting the Arctic. A robin sits on top of the iceberg. It is only recently that the Inuit people have started seeing this bird that is very familiar to southern Ontario. Polar bear footprints disappear off of the ice representing what is happening to the polar bear, and the result of our own carbon footprint. The mountains in the distance cry tears of snow at the state of their glaciers, but the sun shines on all reminding us that we have hope if we choose to make a difference.
This painting shares how climate change is affecting the Arctic. A robin sits on top of the iceberg. It is only recently that the Inuit people have started seeing this bird that is very familiar to southern Ontario. Polar bear footprints disappear off of the ice representing what is happening to the polar bear, and the result of our own carbon footprint. The mountains in the distance cry tears of snow at the state of their glaciers, but the sun shines on all reminding us that we have hope if we choose to make a difference.
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24" x 30" oil on canvas
In 2007, when I returned to Auyuittuq National Park, the glaciers had melted so much that I now needed to add green to my paintings.
In 2007, when I returned to Auyuittuq National Park, the glaciers had melted so much that I now needed to add green to my paintings.
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36" x 72" oil on canvas
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48" x 36" oil on canvas
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36" x 48" oil on canvas
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48" x 60" oil on canvas
These icebergs reminded me of pyramids, but unlike the timeless pyramids, these ones will slowly disappear due to climate change.
These icebergs reminded me of pyramids, but unlike the timeless pyramids, these ones will slowly disappear due to climate change.
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36" x 48" oil on canvas
In 2004, I spent two weeks painting the fjord in Pangnirtung. My favourite mountain, covered in white snow, stood out against the blue sky. In 2007, three years later, I returned to find that the mountain tops had completely melted, except this last triangle of snow. My fears were confirmed by local Inuit artists, who said that snow and ice that had been there for centuries, completely melted in the past 5 years.
In 2004, I spent two weeks painting the fjord in Pangnirtung. My favourite mountain, covered in white snow, stood out against the blue sky. In 2007, three years later, I returned to find that the mountain tops had completely melted, except this last triangle of snow. My fears were confirmed by local Inuit artists, who said that snow and ice that had been there for centuries, completely melted in the past 5 years.
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24" x 36" oil on canvas
Beechey Island is where the Franklin expedition was stranded in 1845 on their quest for the Northwest Passage. On my very first night in the high Arctic in 2002, we followed an icebreaker and supply ship east from Resolute. Once we spotted Beechey Island, our ship turned towards it and we watched the other ships sail off in the distance. We were 'on our own' in a very spiritual place.
Beechey Island is where the Franklin expedition was stranded in 1845 on their quest for the Northwest Passage. On my very first night in the high Arctic in 2002, we followed an icebreaker and supply ship east from Resolute. Once we spotted Beechey Island, our ship turned towards it and we watched the other ships sail off in the distance. We were 'on our own' in a very spiritual place.
48" x 60" oil on canvas
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36" x 48" oil on canvas
This painting was done in my studio from sketches I did on location in Pangnirtung in 2004. Little did I know how much this view was to change in the following three years.
This painting was done in my studio from sketches I did on location in Pangnirtung in 2004. Little did I know how much this view was to change in the following three years.
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24" x 36" oil on canvas
The clouds seemed to move between the mountains almost so close we could touch them and we could walk among the beached bergie bits when the tide went out in Pangnirtung, Baffin Island
The clouds seemed to move between the mountains almost so close we could touch them and we could walk among the beached bergie bits when the tide went out in Pangnirtung, Baffin Island
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3' x 4' oil on canvas
These icebergs were off of Baffin Island. I did a sketch from the ship we were on and then created the painting in my studio.
These icebergs were off of Baffin Island. I did a sketch from the ship we were on and then created the painting in my studio.
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