Biography & Previous Work

An Odd History with a Paper Trail…

with highlights, things in between & many omissions

Background

• Born and bred Yukon Territory, Canada 1944
• Moved to England 1968
• Education: BA (Hons) Law
• Family: two children

Artist’s Journey

2006

Conception & Birth of The Snowball Gang

Artworks inspired by Paper Snowballs

2005

YUKON HOME-MADE

Solo Exhibition

2005

The Lyrical Tale of Bisley – Transformed

Exhibition of Rolling-pin Prints on unfired paper clay

Unfired Paper Clay Tablets:

• 2005 – Stroud Valleys Artspace Taster Exhibition, Museum in the Park, Stroud ‘Yukon Fishing Hole’, unfired paper clay, gesso wax, acrylic.
• 2004 – Royal West Academy of England 152^nd Autumn Exhibition ‘A History in Trilogy’, papier mâché, wax, gesso, hair.
• Stroud Valleys Artspace
  • 2002 – 2005 Annual Open Studios events participant
  • 2003 – Publicity Manager
• 7 Commissions for Cotswold Hotel chain
• “Go & See” programme (3 years)
• 2002 – 2004 Stroud College – College Exhibition ‘Parchment’ unfired paper clay.

A Village Love Affair

A Lyrical Tale Of Bisley

Exhibitions: 2000 & 2002

…47 paintings made on gessoed papier mâché palettes

1995 – 2000

Teaching Courses

Papier Mâché

Decorative Finishes and Painting

• Founder Member of BADFA (British Association of Decorative Folk Art)

1994 – 1998

Writing Books