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I sketch and colour energetic architectural and urban scenes.
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06/18/2026

This one was an interesting one to do. Its the 3rd ketch in a new Tobermory collection that will be available at Blue Heron Co gift shop.

The Sweepstakes sank in Big Tub Harbour in 1885, and in the clear waters of Georgian Bay it has barely moved since. Lying in just six metres of water, the 1867 schooner is so well preserved that you can see its hull from a glass-bottomed boat above. It captures the wreck from below the surface, the ribs of the hull, the shape of the bow, and the strange stillness of a ship that has been resting here for over a century.

Tobermory sits at the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula, where Georgian Bay meets Lake Huron and the Canadian Shield meets the Niagara Escarpment.

06/07/2026

This is the 3rd sketch that’s part of a project to showcase the beauty and vibrancy.

King Street is the spine of downtown Fredericton, a broad commercial avenue lined with heritage storefronts, local businesses, and the kind of street-level detail that rewards a slow walk. This original hand-drawn sketch captures the character of the street as it stands today: Savage’s Bicycle Center, Hanson Road Flower Co, the Running Room, and Mill Town Roasters sharing the same block, a working downtown that has held onto its architectural bones while staying very much alive.

📍existing collection available at

06/03/2026

This is the 2nd sketch that’s part of a project to showcase the beauty and vibrancy of this awesome town’s waterfront.

The Lighthouse by 540 sits at the edge of the Saint John River in downtown Fredericton, its red and white tower a familiar landmark along the waterfront. This original hand-drawn sketch captures the scene as it really feels: unhurried, open, and quietly beautiful.

Fredericton’s relationship with the Saint John River runs deep. The river shaped the city’s history as a transportation corridor, a flood plain, and a gathering place, and today the Riverfront Trail that runs along its banks is one of the best urban walking paths in the Maritimes. Rent a kayak or canoe and paddle out from the wharf, cycle the trail past the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and Officers’ Square, or simply sit on the grass and watch the river move.

📍existing collection available at

05/31/2026

This is the 1st sketch that’s part of a project to showcase the beauty and vibrancy of this awesome town.

York Street is one of Fredericton’s most characterful commercial strips, where independent businesses, heritage storefronts, and the Victorian grandeur of Fredericton City Hall share the same block in easy company. The street-level energy of downtown Fredericton: shopfronts, signage, and the City Hall clock tower rising above it all, a scene that feels rooted and real.

📍existing collection available at

05/28/2026

Place Royale is the birthplace of French civilisation in North America, a cobblestoned square in the heart of Old Quebec’s Lower Town that has stood at the centre of the city’s story since Samuel de Champlain established a trading post here in 1608. In summer, the square fills with life, its stone buildings glowing warm in the afternoon light, the bust of Louis XIV presiding over the scene as visitors wander between the heritage facades and open-air terraces.

05/24/2026

Rue du Petit Champlain is one of the oldest commercial streets in North America, tucked beneath the cliffs of Cap Diamant in the heart of Old Quebec. In summer, the narrow pedestrian lane comes alive with colour, its stone facades draped in hanging flower baskets, its boutiques and bistros spilling warmth onto the cobblestones below. The funicular climbs the cliff above, connecting the Lower Town to the Haute-Ville, while lanterns line the street and the scent of fresh bread and coffee drifts from open doorways.

05/17/2026

Standing at the heart of Queen Street, the Memorial Clock Tower is one of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s most enduring landmarks, a quiet sentinel that has watched over the town since it was erected in 1922 as a tribute to the local soldiers lost in the First World War. The tower anchors a streetscape that has changed little over the centuries, framed by the heritage storefronts and tree-lined boulevard that make this one of the most photographed corners in Ontario.

Beside it, the Court House Theatre served for decades as the cultural soul of the town. Home to the celebrated Shaw Festival, which brought world-class theatre to this small community and drew audiences from across North America. Though the theatre has since closed its doors, its presence in this sketch is a reminder of the artistic legacy that shaped Niagara-on-the-Lake’s identity.

04/26/2026

Three years ago i sketched the Halifax Central Library for the first time with the lovely bunch of sketchers, the local . I was happy to return to resketch this modern architectural marvel recently.

The library is a vital community space, offering a wide range of books, including a collection of Atlantic Canadian books from independent local publishers. It serves as a hub for various events and is a significant cultural and educational center for the community.

04/23/2026

Its cherry blossom time and I captured them here in the last of the new Vancouver sketches.
The Vancouver Lookout towers above Harbour Centre, its distinctive flying saucer observation deck offering a 360-degree panorama that stretches from the North Shore mountains to the Gulf Islands on a clear day. Below it, in the cobblestone streets of Gastown, the famous Steam Clock marks the hours with a whistle of steam — a beloved piece of Victorian whimsy that has been drawing visitors to Water Street since 1977.

Gastown is where Vancouver began — the city’s oldest neighbourhood, named after “Gassy Jack” Deighton, the saloon keeper who set up shop here in 1867. Today its heritage brick buildings house some of the city’s best restaurants, galleries, and boutiques, while the cobblestone streets and gas-style lamps give it a charm that feels entirely its own.

04/21/2026

Perched at the highest point in Vancouver, the Bloedel Conservatory is one of the city’s most beloved hidden gems — a warm, tropical sanctuary sitting above the clouds, the city, and the everyday. This original hand-drawn sketch captures the Conservatory’s iconic domed silhouette rising from the manicured gardens of Queen Elizabeth Park, with the Vancouver skyline and the North Shore mountains stretching out behind it.

Opened in 1969 and named after philanthropist Prentice Bloedel, the Conservatory houses over 500 exotic plants and more than 200 free-flying birds beneath its triodetic dome — a riot of colour and life that feels worlds away from the city streets below. Queen Elizabeth Park itself is Vancouver’s highest point at 167 metres, offering some of the most spectacular 360-degree views in the city — from the downtown skyline to Mount Baker on a clear day. Stroll the sunken rose garden, wander the quarry gardens, or simply sit on the lawn and watch the city unfold below you. The Conservatory is the jewel at the top — and once you’ve been inside, you’ll understand why Vancouverites keep coming back.

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