Artist's Profile

Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Ron moved with his family to Edmonton at an early age. He attended Bonnie Doon High School and proceeded to Drake University in Iowa on a football and basketball scholarship. He completed his education at the University of Alberta with his BSc. and BEd. degrees. Upon graduation, Ron played football with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for two years, but his football career was cut short by a severe knee injury. To help pass the time during recovery in the hospital, he tried his hand at painting. What began as a therapeutic pastime, became a life long passion, and eventually, Ron was showing his Water Colours in galleries throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan. With his connection to art, he is a past president of local chapters of the Arts and Crafts Society of Alberta and the Federation of Canadian Artists.

Coinciding with Ron's art career, he joined the "Stampede Wrestling" circuit for 4 years, taught High School math in Edmonton for 10 years , then became a technical sales representative in the industrial chemical sector, calling on mines, pulp mills, and refineries. "My territory was AB, Sask, BC, and the NWT, so I was witness to some amazing vistas. I always had my camera with me, on the lookout for scenes."

When asked to comment about his paintings, he says: "I try to capture landscapes and still life moods that naturally appeal to me. I am greatly pleased when I discover that others have the same appreciation for our fantastic Canadian scenery."

Recently, Ron has converted to painting in Acrylics.  "There is a greater opportunity to do much larger pieces.  I can use some of my water coulour techniques, but have the advantage of adding texture, and of course the much more vibrant colours."  Most recently, Ron has been drawn to abstracts.

Ron is married to his very supportive wife, Lynne, with two sons, Corey & Regan, and a teenage daughter Kassidy.