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March 2011
My drawing of 'Old Hop Kiln Detail (print)' is part of the "Artists In Action" exhibition held at The Suter Art Gallery from the 22nd March - 8th April. The exhibition will finish with an auction with all proceeds being donated to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.
"Whiskers and Paws" - my first solo exhibition is held at The Hospice Gallery from the 1st - 31st March.
The Nelson Mail Newspaper features an article about me and my exhibition on Wednesday the 9th march.
My portrait of 'Oscar' the Fox Terrier is featured in the March issue of the American Colored Pencil Magazine. Click here to preview tha magazine.
February 2011
I auctioned my portrait of 'Abby' the Labrador Retriever and donated all of the proceeds to The Nelson Ark, who are a no-kill animal rescue shelter and community centre. At risk youths and older people are brought together with the animals to help, support and rehabilitate each other. To learn more about The Nelson Ark click here.
January 2011
I gifted a portrait to the owner of Atlas, the Dogue de Bordeaux that was tragically killed in Tauranga in December 2010.
October 2010
"All Creatures Great and Small" - my very first exhibition is held at The Refinery Gallery from the 12th - 24th October during The Nelson Arts Festival. My exhibition is shared with another local artist, Kathleen Matheson.
The Nelson Mail Newspaper features an article about me and my art exhibition on Wednesday the 13th October.
The Wild Tomato Magazine features me and all of the other winners of The Arts Council Nelson Impressions Art Awards in the October edition of their popular magazine.
September 2010
My portrait of 'Roxy' will be held in a small exhibition with the other winners of the Arts Council Nelson Impressions Art Awards at Impressions Store in Richmond, Nelson, from the 13th to the 25th of September.
August 2010
I entered my portrait of 'Roxy' into the annual Arts Council Nelson Impressions Art Awards and won the 'Runner Up' in the open painting section. 'Roxy' will be in the exhibition held at The Refinery Artspace from the 23rd of August to the 11th of September.
The Nelson Mail Newspaper featured an article and photos of all of the winning entries from the Art Awards, including my portrait of Roxy on Wednesday the 25th October.
Three of my paintings will be brightening up the walls of the Manukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic in Auckland, cheering up their late night customers.
My portrait of 'Allie' is adorning the back cover of The Birman Mews, the official magazine of the Birman Cat Club of New Zealand.
July 2010
I donated my portrait of 'Moby' to the Dogue De Bordeaux Club of New Zealand. It will be raffled off and the proceeds will help the club to continue the great work they are doing by supporting Dogue owners and educating the public about this majestic breed.
June 2010
My portrait of 'Quest featured on the cover of the Northern Alaskan Malamute Magazine.
My partner Wayne and I were invited to be the guest photographers for the Southland Sled Dog Club Sandy Point Scarper in Invercargill. It was a truely amazing experience and we met some lovely people and dogs.
April 2010
The 2010 Edition of "Paws For Charity" featuring my portrait of "Tilda & Allie" can be purchased from Blurb.
The Paws For Charity Art Book Project is a unique fundraiser that celebrates our love of pets, and raises funds for a human cause. The 2010 Art Book is a compilation of artwork and photography of dogs and cats submitted by 65 artists and photographers in 7 countries.
All funds raised from the sale of these books are donated to The Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade, a registered charity with programs in over 50 countries. This charity also carries the Humane Charity Seal of Approval.
Artworks from the book, including my portrait of "Tilda & Allie", were also turned into a calendar for 2011. |