I am always looking at the compositions nature makes, or the way that light hits something. It all fascinates me. Gene is most known for his paintings of sporting dogs, but he thinks of himself as a painter of the rural world. In addition to sporting dogs, Gene paints people in natural settings. Most of the landscapes Gene uses in his paintings can be found right in his own backyard, which includes three ponds, a stream, a hardwood forest, and a lot of very rocky terrain.
Gene is an avid conservationist.
As well as supporting his own mini ecosystem he donates regularly to many conservation groups including Ducks Unlimited, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, and Save the Osprey. Gene is quickly becoming recognized as one of Canada s premier artists. His list of accomplishments has been growing rapidly. Most significantly, PBS television produced a documentary of his life and work. He has also been featured by such television stations as, CBS, NBC, City TV and by a variety of newspapers and radio stations including the National Post.