2025 Art in Review

As I look back on 2025, I’m struck by the momentum, travel, and creative expansion that shaped this year. From major exhibitions and artist residencies to new publications, commissions, and cross-Canada collaborations, it has been a year defined by movement, storytelling, and deep engagement with place. Here is my 2025 Art in review on a remarkable year in the studio and on the road.

January — Boston, USA

The year began with an invitation to present my mural work at Boston’s WINTERACTIVE festival. Now in its second year, the outdoor art celebration brought together public artworks and interactive installations across 17 sites, presented by the Downtown Boston Alliance. Participating in this event reaffirmed my commitment to bringing art into public space and engaging audiences of all ages.

February — Painting Canada Book Release

February marked the publication of Painting Canada, a 112-page book spanning nearly two decades of my work. The book traces my evolution as a painter and storyteller, exploring how Canadian culture, landscape, and collective identity shape my artistic voice.

March — Waterton Lakes, Alberta

In March, I created a suite of landscape paintings for Gust Gallery in Waterton Lakes National Park. These five works honour the park’s dramatic scenery, wildlife, flora, and fauna. I also began preparing artwork and research materials for my upcoming April residency in Newfoundland.

April — Residency in Newfoundland

April took me to Newfoundland for a residency at the Pouch Cove Foundation. During my time on the rugged Atlantic coast, I created five new paintings that later appeared in my solo exhibition Newfoundland Impressions. The month also included the official book launch for Painting Canada.

May — Polar Bear Kings Return in Banff

Back in the studio in May, I created a new series of small “Polar Bear King” paintings for Willock & Sax Gallery in Banff, Alberta. This collection introduced a new character, a moose, expanding the narrative world of the polar bear king and adding a new layer of playfulness and symbolism.

2025 Art in Review: June — Digital Display in Toronto

In June, my artwork lit up Toronto on a large-scale LED billboard at 2 Bloor West, bringing contemporary Canadian iconography into the heart of the city.

July — Fundraiser & New Commission – Canada Day feature

The digital display continued through July. I also completed a painting for the ArtAttack fundraiser at Miller Art Gallery in Edmonton and began work on a special commission for The Tragically Hip—an exciting creative milestone. On Canada Day Willock & Sax Gallery in Banff featured my new polar bear king paintings.

August — Five New Works & Studio Pack-Up

August brought five new small paintings and the start of a major transition as I packed up my studio in preparation for a move.

September — New Studio in Parksville

In September, I relocated to Parksville on Vancouver Island and set up my new studio. With the beach only steps away, the landscape immediately began to influence my work.

October — A New Coastal Series

October marked the beginning of a new series of paintings inspired by the beaches and rhythms of Parksville. I also collaborated with Macdonald Realty on a calendar project and shipped new paintings to Edmonton for my November exhibition.

November — Remembrance Day Display & Solo Show Opening

My Remembrance Day digital artwork appeared on the 2 Bloor West LED billboard once again this year. I also travelled to Vancouver to sign 175 limited-edition prints with Mitchell Press for The Tragically Hip Poster Cellar Strictly Limited Series. The month concluded with the opening of my solo exhibition The Wild Life at Miller Art Gallery in Edmonton.

I licensed an image of my Rundle mountain painting to the Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine for the cover of their Fall 2025 issue.

December — Closing the Year With a West Coast Focus

I wrapped up the year by completing a new series of eight beach- and West Coast-inspired paintings. Miller Art Gallery hosts a Curators Talk supporting The Wild Life, a fitting way to reflect on a year of creative exploration and national engagement.