Selected Works
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Dispatch
2008
Acrylic on masonite, 32" x 48 "
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A Cappella
( dedicated to helicopter pilot Ken Walsh )
72"
X 48" Acrylic
on masonite. 2006
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My friendship with Ken began with our involvement with the Arctic '94 expedition; the first
scientific crossing of the Arctic Ocean transecting through the north pole in 1994. He planned
and managed helicopter support for that historic expedition on which I had the privilege of serving
as ship's artist for the 2 month voyage. We had a mutual friend who was a helicopter pilot on
Arctic '94 by the name of Steve Hemphill. Steve and I became good friends during that time and
when Steve died in a fateful helicopter crash a few years later, I produced a painting in his
honour titled '
Monarch'.
I hold a very high regard for individuals like Steve and Ken who risk
so much to serve the public through their bravery and self sacrifice.
Ken's contribution to Canadian aviation is extensive.
From 1999 to 2005, he was the Chief Pilot for Transport Canada and the Canadian
Coast Guard helicopter fleet.
He was also the lead C.C.G. pilot for Swiss Air 111 Rescue and Recovery in September 1998.
Ken was the lead Coast Guard pilot for the aerial security of the G7 held in Halifax in 1995.
Ken's position as advisor for the organization of the helicopter sequences in James Cameron's
Hollywood motion picture 'The Titanic' got him a credit in the movie. Ken is now flying as a corporate pilot
for an international investment company.
'A Cappella' seemed an appropriate title for this painting
of a bald eagle. I painted it from the context of how I imagine
what it must be like to fly with diligence and confidence,
a feat very few humans have experienced. I dedicate this painting to my friend
and hero Ken Walsh who has always encouraged, supported and
enriched my profession as an artist.
A special thanks to the Dempster family for supporting this project.
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Solace
2007
24"
x 36 " Acrylic on masonite.
Represented by Pegasus Gallery |
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Focus
2008
Acrylic on masonite 36" X 48".
| Represented by WhiteRock Gallery |
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Patience
2009
Acrylic on masonite 20" X 30"
Private Collection
Elder
2005
Acrylic on masonite 24" X 36"
Private Collection
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