Born Halifax 1948 - Nova Scotia roots go back to 1751, mainly English and French. Mostly self taught, ; attended public and private schools (Halifax Grammar ), NASCAD and Dalhousie.I have been a professional artist for more than 40 years. I have received many honours; and my work is included in most significant collections both public and private, national and provincial. I have been a pioneer in many ways to do with fine art, culture, education and the environment...a constant scholar...also a journalist, a performing singer /song writer, story teller,a lecturer and consultant. "I believe all is one and one is all there is...so you and I are eternal.. so we should slow down and take the time to do things right...because wrong can last forever too . I paint for universal humanity and the way to do this is to look into your own heart and soul and the grains of sand at your feet."In honour of my life's work I have received the "Order of Halifax",and served for years on boards of arts groups, environment groups and at the UN. It's hard to describe your self when you accept that there is only one self .. and it is essentially unknowable... so I just celebrate it in my art as best I can. Enjoy !.