After a B.A. & B.Ed., Ted fell of the map for 15 years, teaching school in an isolated “fly-in” reserve along the coast of James Bay, in northern Ontario. This is where Ted was taught how to see nature.

Well known as a wildfowl sculptor, Ted’s woodcarvings have won over 160 awards at competitions across Canada & in the U.S. Ted’s expertise is now sought as a judge at various Ontario carving shows.

Flat art offers the ease of depicting a setting and establishing a mood – the seasons, weather conditions, geographical area, etc. can be difficult to portray in wood sculpture.

His art has been featured in dozens of newspaper stories, in magazines & on an episode of Regional Contact (CTV Ottawa). Ted has been Artist in Residence at National Parks in Canada.

Ted lives, carves & paints in Newboro, along the Rideau system (an UNESCO World Heritage Site). Recently retired from decades of archaeological work, he still spends time “in the field” doing research – observing & photographing birds, wildlife & their habitats. He does talks around Eastern Ontario on the “Earlier” history.

Ted is a member of the Rideau Carvers, Rideau Lakes Studio Tour, Rideau Lakes Birding Group, Rideau Lakes Artists Association, Newboro & Area Heritage Society & Township of Rideau Lakes Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee.