Sunday, May 24, 2015

Joshua Litton, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

Thanks to multi talented Joshua Litton of Coastline Music for this autograph and a most memorable  evening of musical talent at the Coastline fundraiser last evening.

The very talented members of the Coastline Music ensemble

Quinn Bachand and Mairi Rankin


Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Luke Watson, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA


Thanks to officer Luke Watson for responding to the Portrait Quest.
Luke has been an inspiration to many and I congratulate him on the work he has done.
In an attempt to stand against homophobia and anti-gay discrimination, Toronto-based police officer Luke Watson dyed his hair pink for International Day of Pink.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Tom Mulcair, Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA

Special Thanks to NDP Leader Tom Mulcair
Pleased to meet Tom while he was in Victoria for a rally this evening. 


Monday, May 11, 2015

Portrait Documentation Page 57

Special Thanks all the contributors to Page 57 of the Portrait Project.

Steve Grand, Barrington, Illinois, USA
Erich Sundermann, Wien, AUSTRIA
Sugar Irmer, Berlin, GERMANY
Stephanie Siu, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, CANADA
Cuan Miles, Vincent, South Africa, AFRICA
Bill Friesen, Bowser, British Columbia, CANADA

God aka Mike Delamont, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA
Ottmar Bergmann, Gylsboda, SWEDEN
Miguel Zavarof, Paris, FRANCE
Jesse Edwards, Villemoustaussou, FRANCE
Tara Verheide, Sinclair Scripa, Ludlow, Vermont, USA
Margaret Briere, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

Dela Wilkins, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA
Paul Destrooper, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA
Andrea Bayne, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA
Akane Suizu, Victoria, British Columbia. CANADA
Bethany Le Corre, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA
Matthew Cluff, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

Jessie Gervais, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA
Nanako Yoshimura, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA
Eric Hall, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA
Georgia Semple, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA
Kaela Willey, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA
Brighton Collins, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA



Sunday, May 10, 2015

Chase Padgett, Portland, Oregon, USA

Many Thanks to Chase Padgett for such an amazing performance last evening at UNOfest
See more of Chase and his show: Six Guitars 


Friday, May 8, 2015

Brighton Collins, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

Ballet Victoria Dancer Brighton Collins
Many Thanks Brighton!



Photo: Derek Ford

Kaela Willey, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

Ballet Victoria Dancer Kaela Willey
Many Thanks Kaela!



Photo: Derek Ford

Georgia Semple, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

Ballet Victoria Dancer Georgia Semple
Many Thanks Georgia!


Photo: Derek Ford


Eric Hall, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

Ballet Victoria Dancer Eric Hall
Many Thanks Eric!


Photo: Derek Ford

Nanako Yoshimura, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

Ballet Victoria Dancer Nanako Yoshimura
Many Thanks Nanako!

Photo: Derek Ford


Jessie Gervais, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

Ballet Victoria Dancer Jessie Gervais
Many Thanks Jessie!

Photo: Derek Ford

Matthew Cluff, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

Ballet Victoria Dancer Matthew Cluff
Many Thanks Matthew!

Photo: Derek Ford


Bethany Le Corre, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

Ballet Victoria Dancer Bethany Le Corre
Many Thanks Bethany!

Photo: Derek Ford


Akane Suizu, Victoria, British Columbia. CANADA

Ballet Victoria Dancer Akane Suizu
Many Thanks Akane!

Photo: Derek Ford

Andrea Bayne, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA


Ballet Victoria Dancer Andrea Bayne
Many Thanks Andrea!

Photo: Derek Ford

Paul Destrooper, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

Special Thanks to Paul and the Ballet Victoria Dancers for their generosity in signing portraits for the studio walls.
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Paul became the Artistic Director of Ballet Victoria in September 2007. Every season he creates new works to add to the Canadian repertoire. The choreography stimulates audiences in new ways, breaks down stereotypes about ballet by infusing dramatics, varying styles, humour, and visual fluidity while enhancing the dancers’ abilities to express the emotional content in their work. The work concentrates on shaping the movement using the whole body in a way that it captures light with little interruption to its flow. We call it the art of light.

Paul has choreographed over twentyfive works and three full-length ballets. His works have garnered glowing reviews in both Canada and the USA.

Photo: Derek Ford


Monday, May 4, 2015

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Dela Wilkins, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA


Had a wonderful visit from the Railway Knitter today . . Dela Wilkins
Check out Dela's new book "Railway Knitting"


Anne Fleming, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

Many Thanks to author  Anne Fleming for her visit . . The Open House event was that much more magical with meeting you. The Curiosities Mail...