I can’t believe I have already spent 7 days away from home. It literally feels like it’s only been 2 or 3 days. Last Wednesday marked the beginning of my exciting journey to my Banff Centre artist residency. (continue reading…)

It was such a pleasure to be invited to my second group exhibition with Compound Gallery, Portland, USA. Why would I miss the fun? So I took 4 days off last week to visit my friend Kenneth in Seattle, and also to drink in all the festivities in Portland.

The opening was of course packed as usual. It was such a treat to meet other Vancouver artists in Portland–how strange! I met the talented and oh-so-friendly Sleepless Kao and Caroline Weaver. It was great to connect with other artists! Afterwards we went to the after party, and danced till 2am! I don’t remember the last time I went dancing!? Sorry, I was too busy having fun, so there’s no images of the after party or dancing. If you want to see me dance, you may have to take me out… (continue reading…)

I spent today’s afternoon happily strolling in Tacoma, Washington, USA. I have long fallen in love with Dale Chihuly’s sculpture in Downtown Vancouver when I was in high school, and didn’t know anything about this international glass artist.

Last year when I saw his stunning installation at Bellagio, Las Vegas, my jaw dropped to the floor. My favourite photograph of that ceiling installation has been my desktop wallpaper ever since. I also had an evening portrait session with the sculpture earlier this year.

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This past Sunday I had a pleasant interview with Tina, a reporter from Evergreen News, S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

We spent a delightful time in my studio chatting about my artworks and my photographic business.

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