Study with and exposure to various teachers and Brush Calligraphy Masters, such as, foremost,
Tomoko Kodama Sensei, Ottawa;
Kobun Chino Roshi and Kanjuro Shibata Sensei (Kyudo Master and Calligrapher) from Japan;
Barbara Basch in the Lineage of Tibetan Buddhist Master Choegyam Trungpa Rinpoche; Fumiko Uyenaka Sensei

2002 to present -Teaching workshops in Brush Calligraphy and traditional method of paper-backing/mounting; courses conducted at: the Visual Arts Centre Orleans; the studio of au Papier Japonais, Montreal; Yamada Art Studio, Montreal; Shambhala Centre, Montreal; St. Moritz Public Art School, Switzerland; Stepping Stones Art Gallery, Ottawa; Art Lending of Ottawa;
2012 - Solo Exhibition 'Engiadina Shadows' with the Engadin Museum - St Moritz Art Masters, Switzerland (annual international Arts Show)
2009 - Solo Exhibition ‘The Silence of Seeing’, Trinity Gallery, Schenkman Arts Centre, Orleans (Ottawa)
2009 - Solo Exhibition ‘Engadiner Impressions’ - Photography, Pontresina, Switzerland
2008 - Solo Exhibition ‘Haiga through the Seasons’ at the Cumberland Gallery, Orleans (Ottawa)
2008 - Design of logo for HaikuNorthAmerica conference
2008 - Design of logo for annual HaikuCanada conference
2007 - World Haiku Association Japan WHAC4 International Commemorative Haiga Contest - First Place Award of Excellence
2007 - Design of logo for 30 year anniversary conference of Haiku Canada
2007 - Focus Show juried Member Art-Lending, Ottawa
2006 - Acceptance juried show Major’s Art Festival, Ottawa
2006 - Group exhibition at ‘The Green Door’ in Ottawa
2003 and 2005 - Group exhibitions at the Visual Arts Centre Nepean
1998 - Group exhibition at the Japanese Embassy, Ottawa
1982- 1984 Art studies at the University in Cologne, Germany
Hanging of works at various locales in Ottawa and Montreal

Certified in classical Homoeopathy, Herbology, Natural Nutrition, Iridology, Reflexology; in 1993 passed the board examination for the National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork in the USA; practicing and teaching classical Homoeopathy and Natural Health in Ottawa and across Canada from 1990 to 2005; currently providing Natural Health education to customers and Natural Food Store staff across Canada, while also focusing on the practice and creation of Art as a skillful means for Mindful Living.