Compassion

We need to be mindful of compassion and kindness in our communities, now, more than ever. As an artist, we are asked to contribute time and talent to community organizations. I've donated work to community theatre and arts organization. In dark times, art can uplift and create a sense of belonging, inclusion, and yes, compassion.

A few pieces for Skeleton Park Press, a community-based newspaper in Kingston, Ontario.

Let Kingston be known for compassion: Leave no community member behind, an article by Ron Shore.

I also illustrated this piece for an article about gentrification and housing prices tearing at the social fabric of neighbourhoods:

Thanks to Vincent Perez for the assignments and art direction. The last in the series is: People, Places and Plants, it deals with mental health, addiction, and the importance of connecting with nature and natural elements.