My career as an artist commenced in Rhode Isand where I dedicated over a decade to nuture and teach artistic skills to adults with disabilities and special needs. During this period I honed and developed my artistic abilities through a mentorship in metal work and a jewelry design course at the prestigious
Rhode Island School Of Design.
In 2004 I moved back home to Ontario to pursue art as a full time career. My art reflects the serene beauty of our Canadian landscape in particular the many lakes and forests of the Kawarthas where I live.
Twin Pines 92"x 48"
Community Donations
Over the past twenty years I've actively supported fund raising activities with a number of non-profit organizations in our region. My donation of art to their fundraising projects is a small token of my appreciation for the support I've received as an artist from the community I live in.
This year I stopped my metal work, it's been a rewarding medium to work in, the downside of working in metal is the manual grinding and welding. I'm now focusing on my paintings and carving.
Some of the Local Organizatins I've donated work to include:
The Canadian Canoe Museum
Camp Kawartha
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Art Gallery of Peterborough
The Art School of Peterborough
Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival
Osteoporosis of Peterborough
Teachers For Kids
Habitat for Humanity
Hospice of Peterborough
I donated one of my large landscape sculptures
to their entrance area in support of their
outstanding service to those in need. My mother
Veronica Hickey received kindness and love throughout her time at hospice.
Ukrainian Red Cross Auction
Lakefield Food Bank, Over the past three yers my Chistmas
art auction has raised over 3000.00 for the food bank. o
Studio
A Winter Wonderland
