“I've been an artist all my life. Not
with a paint brush in my hand but in my way of thinking and
seeing. In August 1995 I stood in front of a naked canvas
and created an image. I've never stopped since then.”
1933 |
Born in Broadview,
Saskatchewan, the youngest of a family of twelve |
1944 |
Moved to Vancouver at age of eleven |
1957 |
Attended Vancouver School of Art |
1958-1959 |
Joined US Army "to see the
world" |
1960-1962 |
Attended University of British
Columbia - One year Pre Architecture and one year Teacher
Training |
1964-1978 |
Freelance Fashion Illustrator.
CLients included Creeds, Harridges, Town Shoes |
1978 |
Travelled for eight months around
the world |
1979 |
Moved to Collingwood |
1979 |
Created and operated "Clerkson's
Country Furniture", specializing in Antiques, Country
Furniture, Folk Art and Accessories |
1995 |
Sold "Clerkson's Country Furniture
Ltd." |
1995 |
Started painting full time |
