" Charting the Way, " oil on canvas 2023 The painting is created on an aeronautical chart of St. John's, Newfoundland. St. John's is the capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador. This is the image of the city taken with a drone that the artist used to create his work (above). A sense of place resonates as more than mere background. A hillside, a river, the ocean, or an iconic building, even the traditions, customs, and relationships within that community all contribute to its identity. " AOPA PILOT / December 2023 79