posted: March 18, 2008

I'd like to give a nod to my brother Robert. His show is opening this Thursday in Toronto at Susan Hobbs gallery. He's a very talented and humble guy who has always been a real inspiration, the artistic trailblazer in the family.

I've had the chance to travel with him collecting photographs and images in Temagami, an area of towering old growth pines and breathtaking wilderness. I have a collection of photos, notes and sketches from our canoe trips here.

He's also great to play hockey with, picks me up on the way to the rink every Monday.

Cheers, and good luck, Robert!

posted: March 7, 2008

A few recent assignments.

I've been working on a simplified palette and line work.

posted: March 4, 2008

March thaws almost claimed the rink this week, but I was able to pull it back one last time. This years' rink build has been a real challenge, one that has me questioning my obsessive-compulsive tendencies.

Some good stuff along the way - we managed a party complete with firepit for the grownups in February. A real blast for the kids.

With all the frequent thaws and heavy snowfall this year, I learned to handle slush and snowshovels the way a plasterer handles his mud and trowels. I have taken rink repair to a whole new level. A snowshovel is a formidable piece of winter exercise equipment, good core strengthener. The rink covers a lot of ground and my left shoulder is now far bulkier than my right.

Winter blahs. Two choices. The first and most obvious solution is to escape to sunny climes. Every winter this time of year I head north to the cabin and fully embrace winter's icy bosom.

Twenty five below, scary clear skies. Milky way. Sirloin steaks over maple wood coals. It's peaceful and beautiful up here.

Looking forward to dusting off the bicycles and hitting the road. Let the big melt begin. I've had enough of winter.