A painter for 15 years, I work in the impressionist style in both watercolour and acrylic, with a strong focus on colour. Since 1996, I have been a member of the Fredericton Society of Artists.
Over the years I have studied the work of the French Impressionists and though mostly self-taught, have participated in and learned from many workshops. One of my most important learning experiences was studying for a short period with the late Robert Percival, a renowned Saint John artist.
Cats are a favourite subject for my work and are a never-ending source of creativity for me. In art history there are many great cat painters but perhaps none so inspirational as Steinlen (1859-1923) and it is a humbling, yet motivating, experience to view his notable paintings of cats.
What I love about painting is the solitariness of it and the striving to make something beautiful out of a bare surface. And I love the feeling of connection with people who understand and appreciate my work.
This year marks the first annual Celestial City Art and Culture Festival held at Gallery Connexion, Fredericton’s artist-run centre. Content of the festival, coinciding with the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival, touches on the genres of punk, hardcore, and D.I.Y. culture.
Harvest Jazz & Blues has been around for twenty years. It has earned the [...]
PRESS RELEASE – JUNE 2, 2010
Gallery Connexion’s Annex Gallery reveals two new exhibitions by Meredith Snider and Hector Javier Tovar Gonzalez.
June 2 – June 30, 2010
On June 2nd, Gallery Connexion’s Annex Gallery reveals two new exhibitions by Meredith Snider and Hector Javier Tovar Gonzalez.
Tell Me Where You’ve Been and What You’ve Done is a [...]
On May 6th 2010 come delve into the “Dreams, Reflections and Memories” of the talented membership of Gallery Connexion.
