Artist and home:

 

I have become recognized through selling my at the NS  Folk Art Show.

 

Background and Occupation: 

 

Heavy Equipment Operator, Iron Ore Co. of Canada, Aero-engine technician Royal Canadian Air Force. 

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Artist Inspiration and Influence:

 

Family influences (grandfathers both involved in woodworking).  Relaxing hobby.  Chance to meet people from all walks of life,  be able to help others through workshops.

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Art Methods & Techniques: 

 

Used to be an avid curler. Had an injury – to pass time I took up woodcarving.  Met lots of people who admired my work and encouraged me to continue with my carving.

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Started with decoys and songbirds, then progressed to folk art and fell in love with it. Now almost exclusively deal with folk art.

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Artistic Recognition: 

 

Newspaper articles, Saltscapes Magazine article and cover pictures.

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