Prince Myshkin, in Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel The Idiot, was ridiculed and mocked for saying, “beauty will save the world.” I think the world could use a lot more Prince Myshkins.
I am an artist living in Edmonton, AB Canada with over 23 years of studio practice. My formal studies were at Red Deer College and the University of Alberta. I have received many awards and recognition for my artwork, notably the Telus Courage to Innovate in the Arts Award. In 2013/14 I served as the City of Edmonton’s inaugural Artist in Residence. My paintings have sold nationally and internationally. As an art educator and facilitator I strive to connect people to art and creativity, encouraging skill building, laughter and personal growth.
In 2019 I opened Collins Studio Gallery in the area of Alberta Avenue in Edmonton, AB. This serves as my working studio, a classroom where I teach beginner and advanced oil painting, and host an exhibition space where emerging artists and curators are given an opportunity to show their work in front of a public audience.
