'As a Marine Artist, the only degree that I received came from a magnetic or gyro compass. So you could say that I have 360 degrees, and over the years have applied them all many times over. Growing up in Goderich, Ontario, a small town rich in marine heritage, I could often be found gazing out over the vast expanse of water, fascinated by its mystical appearance, and how the color and waves would change with the weather. My love for the Great Lakes, the sea, the ships, and my artistic family had inspired me since the day I was launched. I had to sketch, or paint my feelings...more