Resides: London, Ontario

Education: Forest Management Diploma

 

Ron's interest in wildlife began as a young boy growing up in Belleville, Ontario. He enjoyed woodworking and drawing, which was always encouraged by his parents. After high school, Ron spent two years as a structural draftsman, two years in college followed by a position with the Ontario Government in northern Ontario.

 

After 28 years with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ron retired in 1998. In the summer of 2000, Ron and his family moved to London, Ontario.

 

Meticulous attention to detail, an ability to create artistic compositions, and skill in the use of various carving and woodworking tools, has earned Ron many competition awards, including the prestigious Second in World Decorative Lifesize, and Second in Open Class, at the World Fish Carving Championships, Reno, Nevada, 2007.

 

Ron spends countless hours researching information for his carvings. Primarily self taught, Ron has also received some painting instruction from world class carvers.  Constantly seeking new information on carving and painting techniques, metal working, materials, and woodworking, has improved his knowledge and skills. Ron credits the encouragement and acknowledgement he has received from his family, the public,and other carvers to his continued carving improvement.

 

Ron is a member of the National Fish Carvers Guild and the International Wildfowl and Fish Carving Association. His carvings have been shown in Breakthrough Magazine, Chip-Chats Magazine, Ontario Government publication"Aski", and various newspapers.