Nature has an amazing ability to spark creativity. Recently, a good friend and I embarked on a 6-day backpacking trip along the West Coast Trail, which stretches from Bamfield to Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island's west coast. Hiking through wild beaches and dense old-growth forests reminded me of my family's camping trips in the nearby Broken Island and Deer Island groups. This breathtaking part of the coast has always been dear to me. We spent several weeks each summer campi

What to Expect at Frogwood What is it, you ask? Frogwood is a remarkable event that occurs every other year at Camp Colton, a magical place southeast of Portland. I describe it as art camp for grownups, but it is so much more than that. For me, it's a unique opportunity to connect with fellow artists, learn from one another, and explore various mediums. The experience is intense. Sixty talented artists gather with their tools and set up their workstations under canopies besid

I can work with you to create a very special commission. I like to do things my way. But I have been around long enough to know that my...