"It is challenging and satisfying to create wildfowl with
wood and paint. When I carve I think about every bone and feather,
and the relationship of each bird to it's own environment. Every
bird has it's own character."
· Born in Marlin, Saskatchewan
Education:
· self-taught
Selected Achievements, Awards:
· more than 10 professional "Best of Show" awards
at various exhibitions
· "Birds in Art", group, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Gallery,
Wausau, Wisconsin
· very active as Judge at bird sculpture World Championships, in
both Canada and US competitions
· Recipient, 1984 Prix Saidye Bronfman Award for excellence in the
fine crafts
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