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Announcements 2010 Since we are still on the right side of the grass, let's take advantage and live 2010 to the fullest! Briefly, I will be in Calgary (Spruce Meadows) for the fly fishing show at the end of Jan. and on the Damdochax R. with Hannah Belford in Aug. If you would like info on either of these, drop me a line. Fly Fishing Artist Cards - My New Year's resolution is to continue making these more readily available to you but I need your help. If you would be so kind as to take a moment and introduce me to your local fly shop then I can take care of the rest and the artist cards of my paintings would be close at hand. Announcements 2009 Trout Unlimited Canada Artist of the Year 2009 First let me thank all of you for your support and kind words! My fly fishing fine art has been shipped to every province in Canada, over 40 states and several countries in Europe. Now here is a way for you to get involved! I am unable to keep up with the demand for the individual fly fishing artist cards. If you would like to have these available, then please introduce me to your local flyshop and I will take care of the rest. Your flyshop will thank you, and I will be delighted to bring these closer to you. Lets see how many locations we can put together. Remember folks to get the Christmas wish list taken care of in lots of time to allow for framing of that very special gift. A gift of fine art lasts a lifetime! There is lots to do before getting excited about the fly fishing show in Calgary at Spruce Meadows end of Jan. but I am looking forward to getting back and spending time with the Alberta angling community. This is the only fly fishing show (aside from gallery commitments) that I do and its always a treat. Each season on the Skeena watershed is magical but this year was highlighted by a side trip to the Damdochax R. in Aug. Thanks Hannah - looking forward to next season already! If any of you would like information or details re this unique opportunity, just drop me a line. Hurray! Its that time of year - my annual getaway to steelhead country (leaving Aug. 10th)! This year before heading to the Kispiox, I will spend a fun filled week with Hannah Belford at her fly in camp on the Damdochax River. I will post a review of my adventures upon returning to the studio Sept. 20. I know that's painfully early to leave the north but I have a gallery show commitment to sort out. In the meantime I will be checking messages occassionally when I get into town, and will make every effort to continue providing the quality of service that you expect. This year promises to be memorable for numerous reasons. a) I have been recognized as The 2009 Artist Of The Year by Trout Unlimited Canada - quite the honour, thank you! A good excuse to raise a finer glass of red and worthy of a modest whoop-di-do. b) The fly fishing and painting experience with Hannah Belford on the Damdochax River is coming together for August. If you would like more information regarding this terrific event please contact me. This is an opportunity to fly in, explore your artistic talents and fish some great water! Big fun, take a look at www.damdochax.com c) I will be at the Western Canadian Fly Fishing Show in Calgary at Spruce Meadows Jan. 23-25 and look forward to showing latest work. d) Welcome to the "Classic Fly Fisherman" in Lansdale PA who will make available small prints and cards in their shop and at shows in the north east. Announcements 2008 Back to work after my annual fall trip to the Kispiox, darn a month goes quickly, I have several dates for your calender. The "Originals Only" show in Comox is on the 29-30 of November. The members of this community are active in the local enviromental issues and have been very supportive of my work. I will be returning for another year to the Fly Fishing Show at Spruce Meadows in Calgary Jan. 23-25 and look forward to another great event as this continues to be the premier fly fishing show in Canada. *** Stay tuned for more details on a somewhat different but very exciting opportunity on the Damdochax River (Nass trib.) with Hannah and Alice Belford. We are in the process of organizing a week at the lodge for painting classes mixed with a fly fishing and photography experience. I had the pleasure of meeting Hannah at the lodge this fall and this wilderness retreat offers a magical setting for a terrific adventure. Space will be extremely limited so contact me or Hannah early for more information. www.damdochax.com. It would also be worthwhile to visit Hannah's sister site www.flyfishergirl.com August 18th, 2008 is a date to circle on your calendar if you are in the area. This is the opening of my solo show at the Old School House Gallery in Qualicum Beach. The show will continue in the Dorothy Francis room until Sept. 13. For information call 250 752 6133. I invite you to join us and would be delighted to meet you to share my experiences in painting fly fishing fine art. The British Columbia Fly Fishers Federation annual meeting is being held in Nanaimo this year on April 26. I will be there with a few paintings and prints along with a cast of industry reps and guest speakers. The trade show will be followed by a banquet and auction. Announcements 2007 I am back in the studio after a month of chasing steelhead on the Kispiox River. Sketches and photography will provide inspiration for the new year. My next stop, other than regular gallery commitments, is the Fly Fishing Show in Calgary, Jan. 25, 2008 at Spruce Meadows. Check the latest issue of Salmon and Steelhead Journal and Fly Fusion magazine for examples of my recent paintings. I am delighted that these two high end, must read publications have selected my work to be showcased regularly in their publications. Over the years I have had the opportunity to collaborate with talented fly dressers from many areas. Below is an example of my work with the stunning spey flies of our Seattle friend Rockwell Hammond. Nile Creek Enhancement Society wins first prize at the prestigious Canadian Environmental Awards, Montreal, June 2007. The past few years I have been delighted to be part of this organization that has made inordinate efforts to restore a salmon stream on Vancouver Island. A hatchery, spawning side channel and ambitious restoration grabbed the attention of the sponsors of this award. Remarkably, this small group of fly fisherman and enviromentalists has made a difference and received national acclaim. I had the opportunity to attend the Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition in Calgary. This is the largest event of its kind in Canada, gathering together a strong cast of industry reps and guest speakers. It was a delight catching up with friends in the fly fishing community and bringing fly fishing fine art to the show. Thanks to the staff of Fly Fusion Magazine for putting the event together. Several original paintings, in fly fishing themes, are now also displayed along side premium work of established west coast artists at the Qualicum Frameworks Gallery in beautiful Qualicum Beach. The Grand Hyatt in Aspen Colorado has selected my work to decorate 41 luxury suites. I am delighted to be able to promote fly fishing art in such a prestigious location. For those of you fortunate enough to be in the Campbell River area be sure to drop by the Framing Post Gallery where Inge and Jurgen have an excellent display of impeccably framed art, representative of our Pacific coast. It's a pleasure to announce that 4 prints have been selected as part of a set design for a David Cronenberg feature film starring Viggo Mortensen (Hidalgo, Lord of the Rings), William Hurt and Ed Harris. The film, "History of Violence" was released in the fall of 2005. As artists, fly tyers and writers often work in solitary confinement in the studio or at the bench, it was a delight to collaborate with Selene Dumaine on a project. Selene, a highly respected tyer from Maine, was featured in Fly Tyer Magazine. After purchasing a print, she approached me to provide artwork for her framed fly plates and although we never met, a friendship developed. That shared effort across an international border was a refreshing and rewarding experience. Please visit Selene's site Trout Encounters to view and purchase the final product. I am pleased to announce that my work continues to be on display at the Cacapedia River Museum (photos below). The museum is a magnificent representation of the Atlantic salmon fly fishing history and a mandatory stop while exploring the rivers of Gaspe.

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