J.D. is a Professional Photographer/Artist/ Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience. He started his business in 1986 after a 3 year stint at Douglas College where he studied Business Administration and Management. He flourished in local, national and international markets photographing a variety of subjects. This varied background has given him a unique experience and skill base to work from.

 

Having photographed over 200 weddings, 50,000 annual amatuer sports team photos, School photos, Graduation Portraits, Heli-skiing, Editorial ( my work has been published in magazines and other publications both hired and submitted), 300 Make-over (Boudoir Make overs), 40 Nightclub Grand Openings, Comp or Zed Cards, Aspiring Models, Location Shoots, Studio Shoots, Private Swimsuit Calendars (includes Photography, Design, Pre-Production, Post Production runs of 10,000++) Arial Photography from Ultralight Aircraft and Helicopters, Miscellaneous Event Coverages ( Surrey Art Gallery, Price Coopers & Waterhouse, Weldwood of Canada, Wallace & Wallace Inc. Etc. Etc.)

  

Artist Statement

 

Drawing and Painting provides the world with the key to my world. A very public journey into my soul, revealing the essence of my creative spirit.

  

As far back as I dare to remember, I’ve enjoyed drawing and the creative process and now in my early 40’s I’m still just as enthralled with creating drawings and paintings which may be flights of fancy, connections in our world to objects or people in ways that are almost indescribable.

 

Creating a piece has more become a meditative journey, capturing resonating images, seemingly, from the universe itself. Objects and images of the mundane transformed into simple and sometimes highly complex, works of art.

 

I merely take credit for the strokes on whichever medium I work with. The inspiration I’ve only tapped into and pulled down into my consciousness from whatever sources or forces are at work.

 

My drawings, sometimes in its simplest form, seem to evoke responses from almost everyone who views them, from the critical to a real heartfelt connection.

 

I cannot answer for this, nor do I try.

 

I must put forth the images as they are presented to me. Each one has a message for me just as, much as, for the viewer. It just happens that way. I’m not naive, not every piece has a loud and clear message. But every piece does something for everyone. Within this fact alone, lies the authority for me to call myself an artist.

  

An artist therefore I am.