Biography

Originally from Winnipeg Manitoba. I moved to Vancouver in 1987 to pursue a more creative work and recreation environment.
The creative side of this pursuit was presented the following year.
An invitation to become a member of a Sand and Snow Sculpting Team. By trade as a carpenter, working on architecturally detailed projects for many years and having done some snow sculpting in junior high school, I still assumed I had limited artistic ability. Taking a chance I developed my new hobby and found that I had something to express. All the while working as a carpenter on a number of custom homes and architectural concrete structures.
With this background of carpentry, concrete formwork, and the ability to do sculpture. I found there was a position with a company that created commercial and residential sculpted concrete water features. I worked in all aspects of the company. From full installations to trade show representative.
saw an opportunity in a unique niche, building swimming pools, ponds and waterfalls, sculpted in concrete or natural rock to give the feel of west coast granite, and architectural pieces suited to any surroundings or to create a special atmosphere. as well as creating sand sculpture for special events and promotions.
Now I have been able to take my hobby to the level of a career where I get to travel the world producing sculpture with other sculptors on large productions and as a soloist in contests. As I continue on this path I am meeting new friends the world over all the while learning and sharing ideas.

Personal Details

Exhibitions:

Whistler BC, 2008, Whistler 2010 cultural events
Charlottetown PEI, 2008, Jack Frost Children's Festival
Prague Czeck Republic, 2007, O2 telephonica commercial
Lake Louise, 2007, Oxford Managment Team Building
Kits Beach, 2007, Chevy Volt unveiling
Charlottetown PEI, 2007, Sandland
Winnipeg, 2007, Festival du Voyageur
Winnipeg, 2007, Vimy Ridge Re-dedication, Manitoba Legislature Grounds
Vancouver, 2006, Pacific National Exhibition
Brugge Belgium, 2006, Sand Sculpture Festival Brugges
Travemunde Germany, 2006, Sand Sculpture Lubec
Great Yarmouth UK, 2006, Great Yarmouth Sand Sculpture Festival
Brighton Beach UK, 2006, Brighton Sand Sculpture Festival
Charlottetown PEI, 2006, Children's Winter Festival
Taebeck South Korea, 2006, Snow Festival
Lubec Germany, 2005, Snow and Ice exhibition
Oberhausen Germany, 2005, Snow and Ice exhibition
Hamburg Germany, 2005, Snow and Ice exhibition
Sunriver Oregon, 2005, Christmas sand card
Vancouver, 2005, Pacific National Exhibition
White Rock 2005, Spirit of the Sea Festival
Blankenberge, Belgium, 2004 de oproep der Kabouters
Zeebrugge, Belgium, 2004 Zandsculptuur Zeebrugge presents Hollywood
Blankenberge, Belgium, 2004 Ciao bella Italia
Blankenberge, Belgium, 2003 South America The search for Eldorado
Blankenberge, Belgium, 2002 Discover the Secrets of Toetanchmon
Mount Washington, Vancouver Island, 2002 Kokanee Winterfest Logo
Whistler/Blackcomb, Whistler, British Columbia, 2000 Presidents Weekend
Hemlock Valley Resort, British Columbia, Valentines 2000
Nanaimo Civic Center, British Columbia, Christmas 2000 Festival of Trees
Grouse Mountain Resort, British Columbia, 1991-2004 Demonstration Team
Sun Peaks Resort, Kamloops, British Columbia, 1997-1999 Easter Long weekend
Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, 1999, 50th Anniversary Sand Sculpture
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1998 Summer Surprises Sand Sculpture
Parksville, British Columbia, 1998 Demonstration Sand Sculpture
Vancouver Convention Center, 1996, GIS Conference Feature Attraction Sand Sculpture
Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, 1996, Shaklee International
Seymour Ski Resort, British Columbia, 1993, Canadian Ice Sculpture
Tacoma Dome, Washington State, 1991, Tacoma Boat Show
Hemlock Valley Resort, British Columbia, 1990, Easter Snow Sculpture

Competitions:

Sand:

2007 World Sand Sculpting Championships; Harrison Hot Springs BC Team
2007 Parksville Invitational Sand Sculpture Competition; Team
2006 World Sand Sculpting Championships; Harrison Hot Springs BC Solo
2006 Parksville Invitational Sand Sculpture Competition; Solo
2005 World Sand Sculpting Championships; Harrison Hot Springs BC Solo
2005 Parksville Invitational Sand Sculpture Competition; Third place
2004 Sand Castle Days; South Padre Island Texas
2004 World Sand Sculpting Championships; Harrison Hot Springs BC Solo
2004 Parksville Invitational Sand Sculpture Competition; Third place
2002 World Sand Sculpting Championships; Harrison Hot Springs BC
2002 Parksville Invitational Sand Sculpture Competition; Third place
2001 World Sand Sculpting Championships; Best Hand Packed; Harrison Hot Springs BC
2001 Parksville Invitational Sand Sculpture Competition; Second place
2000 Parksville Invitational Sand Sculpture Competition
1999 Sand and Sawdust festival; Ocean Shores Washington
1998 World Sand Sculpting Championships, Harrison Hot Springs BC
1998 Castles in the Desert; Third place; Kamloops BC
1998 Sand and Sawdust festival; Ocean Shores Washington
1997 World Sand Sculpting Championships; Harrison Hot Springs BC
1997 Castles in the Desert; Third place , Peoples choice; Kamloops BC
1997 Parksville International Sandcastle Competition; Third place
1996 World Sand Sculpting Championships; Harrison Hot Springs BC
1995 World Sand Sculpting Championships; Harrison Hot Springs BC
1995 Parksville International Sandcastle Competition; Third Place
1991 World Sand Sculpting Championships; Harrison Hot Springs BC
1990 World Sand Sculpting Championships; Harrison Hot Springs BC
1990 Parksville International Sandcastle Competition; Third place
1989 World Sand Sculpting Championships, Harrison Hot Springs BC; Third place
1989 BC Championships Sand Sculpture; Parksville BC; Third place

Snow:

2008 National Snow Sculpture Competition; Gatineau/Ottawa
2005 National Snow Sculpture Competition; Gatineau/Ottawa
2004 Zip Snow Sculpture Challenge; Whitehorse Yukon; First place
2004 Japan Cup International Snow Statue Contest; Nayoro Japan; Second place
2004 1st annual Big White Snow Sculpture contest; Big White Resort; Second place
2003 International Snow Sculpture; Carnival de Quebec; Sculptors Choice
2002 BC Snow Carving Championships; First place, Peoples choice
2001 Five Continents Japan Cup; Nayoro Japan
2001 29th Sapporo International Snow Statue Contest; Forth place; Sapporo Japan
1999 International Snow Sculpture; Carnival de Quebec
1998 BC Snow Carving Championships; First place, Peoples choice
1991 BC Snow Carving Championships; Second place

Ice:

Lubec Germany, 2005, Snow and Ice exhibition
Oberhausen Germany, 2005, Snow and Ice exhibition
Hamburg Germany, 2005, Snow and Ice exhibition
Vancouver, 1993, Commissioned work

Publications:

Metro Newspaper, Ottawa, 2008
Road Hockey Rules, Comedy Network, 2007
Sand for Now, Bravo TV, 2007
Winnipeg Free Press, January 2007
Ferrari Club of America, 2006
LifeLearning.org, June 2006
National Post, June 2006
Canada AM, February 2006
Guardian Newspaper, February 2006
ATV Atlantic Canada, February 2006
CBC Atlantic Canada, February 2006
MBC Korea, January 2006
KT Korea Television, January 2006
CTV News, August 2005
Global Television, August 2005
Nanaimo Daily News, August 2005
Vancouver Province, August 2005
CJOH Ottawa, February 2005
Ottawa Citizen, February 2005
Hokkiado News, February 2004
North Vancouver Outlook, February 2003
Westworld Magazine, 2003
Now Community Newspaper, 2003/2004
The Oceanside Star, August 2002.
CHBC TV Okanagan Feb. 2002.
Shaw Cable, Feb 2002.
Parksville News, August 2001.
NHK Japan television, Feb. 2001.
STV Japan television, Feb. 2001.
Japan News, Feb. 2001.
US armed forces television, Tokyo Japan, Feb. 2001.
CJOB Radio Winnipeg, Feb. 2001
White Rock News, Cover, October, 2000.
Pique Whistler Magazine, 2000
Westjet Inflight Magazine
Friday Magazine, Cover Feature, August, 1998
Khaleej Times, August, 1998
Al-Jazeerah, August,1998
BBC World News Service, August, 1998
Gulf News, August 1998
VTV, various times
CBC TV Okanagan, 1994, 1997, 1998
Vernon Morning Star, 1991

Professional Collaborations:

Adwood Productions
Oxford Management
Ephemeral Arts
Festival du Voyageur
Snow Dreams
Veterans Affairs Canada
Sand World.de
Canadian Snow Sculpture Team
PEI Capital Commission
Ice World, Germany
Inaxi Sculpture events, Holland
The Sand Sculpture Company, Illinois
Pacific National Exhibition, Vancouver
Sandaholics Anonymous, Holland
Pipe, Pipe events agency, Belgium
Sculpta, The Sculpture Festival Company, Belgium
Hemlock Valley Resorts, Agassiz, British Columbia
Dazzling Attractions, Whistler, British Columbia
Whistler Blackcomb Resort, British Columbia
Municipality of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Classic Events and Advertising, Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Ashutosh Rawal, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
White Rock Sea Festival, White Rock,British Columbia
Trolls Charity Pumpkin Auction, White Rock, British Columbia
Sandboxers Sculpting Team, Vancouver Island
Snowbirds 2001, Team Canada Snow Sculpting Team
Craig Mutch, Vancouver, British Columbia

Education:

Dubrulle French Culinary School, 1996. Graduate Culinary Studies.
Kildonan East Regional Secondary, 1978-1981. Graduate grade 12, major in physical education.

Community Activities:

Nanaimo Adventure Games
BC Disabled Games, Main Stage Volunteer
Nanaimo Dragon Boat, Volunteer
Grouse Mountain Sculpting Team, Sculptor, 1993-Present
Rotary of Nanaimo, 007 Charity Ball, Sculptor, 1999-Present
Trolls Charity Pumpkin Carving, Carver, 1997-Present
White Rock Beach Mini Golf Charity Fundraiser, Sculptor, 1999-Present