Born On A Bayou Mural

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 Closeup shot of another children's mural at the same residence as the  previous posted Tim Burton mural, this one for the boy's bed room , Junior's response seemed very curious and he didn't seem emotionally  disturbed by the creatures of the Bayou enlisted for his mural's subjects, so I hope he enjoys it for years to come.
I remember being a kid and definitely having a fascination and curiosity with all the beautiful, strange and scary creatures mother nature gifted us with and I still do to this day....Sweet dreams junior~

Bluewater Health Childrens Murals

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This summer  I have been preoccupied with painting a series of murals I designed earlier in the year for the new children s ward at the new Bluewater Health Hospital Sarnia Ont, I was happy to accept the job sponsored thru  the Bluewater Hospital Foundation  that accepts private donations from individuals , corporations and groups  etc...
I was asked to design and paint several interior murals , I thought a series that reflected the ideals of  helping or caring for each other were relevant so I married that ideal with animal images always a hit with children, I enjoyed designing and drawing the concepts for each mural and it felt a little like  illustrating a children s book , the Foundation and sponsor approved all the drawings  notably the initial drawing for the mother giraffe and calf  titled " Mothers Support" sealed the deal { final mural  inset approx. 5' x 7 ' acrylic }
I was pleased with the smooth working relations and pleasant working environment within the new hospital  with lots of natural light and friendly staff forever encouraging me along with lots of positive feedback.
I am honored to be part of this new children s ward for it encapsulates two important things to me, one being children s well being and the other our wonderful Canadian health care model that has been there for my family in difficult times, I think the addition of art works within any public space esp. a hospital can be very soothing ,inspiring and healing for it is created out of that within  us that extends out to others and expresses notions of human passion and union, gifts we share with our self and others that make our world a little more brighter.
Skot  July 31 MMX

Abstract Collective Opening

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I was invited to put an abstract Painting into Sarnia's Imperial Theater Lawton Gallery as part of an abstract collective together with other local painters.
The opening is June 4 th Friday between 5-7 pm , downtown Sarnia.

Among the other painters featured is a piece by my former Central Collegiate Institute Gr. 9 art teacher Sue Galos,this would be the first occasion our work will be exhibited together, she was a big support and encouraged my early high school art interests and thru her I received some of my first graphic art commissions, which was very cool at the time..I remember the commisioned posters, carried the theme "Stress in the workplace" sponsored by ironically Imperial Oil Canada.
Link here to Lawton Gallery

Juried LOOK SHOW 2010 Opening

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I have had an "Abstract Landscape" oil painting accepted this year into
Gallery Lambton's bi-annual Juried  LOOK SHOW 2010.
 I  received an Honorable mention...and Iam honored.
View painting here   
or scroll down on this post to Zoom  window  " Abstract Landscape"
* Opening March 5th Start 6pm - 9pm Friday 
The Opening is part of the many cultural events that takes place every First Friday of each month downtown Sarnia.
The juried show is open to north Michigan U.S.A.  and southern Ontario ,applicants... its sure to be a interesting multimedia event...I believe the show will run til May2 2010 located in the Bayside Mall Downtown Sarnia. 
See Image below for address and contact info