PAUL BODDUM, Artist, Toronto, ON, Canada, boddum@sympatico.ca, 416.465.4509, www.paulboddum.com
Curriculum Vitae
1966 Born Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Lives and works in Toronto
Education
1966- Present, Self taught
1987/88 Fine Arts, first year completed, York University, Toronto
Solo Exhibitions
1998 The Grey Dog Café, New York, NY,USA
1996 Bell the Cat Café, Belfast, Maine,USA
2000 Wavelength Music and Art Night, Teds Wrecking Yard, Toronto,ON
Group Exhibitions/Festivals
2007 Woofstock Festival for Dogs, Toronto,ON
2006 Woofstock Festival for Dogs, Toronto,ON
2005 Woofstock Festival for Dogs, Toronto,ON
2004 Woofstock Festival for Dogs, Toronto,ON
2003 Woofstock Festival for Dogs, Toronto,ON
2004 The One of a Kind Show and Sale, Toronto,ON
2005 The One of a Kind Show and Sale, Toronto,ON
2003 The Cabbagetown Arts and Crafts Festival, Toronto,ON
2003 The Distillery District Art Exhibition, Toronto,ON
2002 The Distillery District Art Exhibition, Toronto,ON
2002 Art for Arts Sake (the Distillery District), Toronto,ON
Gallery Group Shows
2006/07 Morgan Stanley, "the Art of the Dog", 6 month show in San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, San Jose, California
2002 Palace Contemporary Art Gallery, “Space”, Toronto,ON
1998 First Hand Canadian art and design shop, “Springtime”, Toronto,ON
1997 First Hand Canadian art and design shop, “Technology”, Toronto,ON
Juried Exhibitions
2002 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto,ON
Press- Print Media
Animal Wellness-feature interview, Ann Brightman,Toronto,ON
The Boston Herald, “the Mona Lasso”, Mary Jo Palumbo, Boston, MA
Animal Fair Magazine, “Pet portraits-Best of Issue”, Sheryl Muriel, New York, NY,USA
Canadian House and Home, Comfort and Joy issue, Hot stuff items, Toronto,On
Canadian House and Home, The new Country issue, help this room, Toronto,On
Toronto Business Times, puppy power, Toronto,ON
Sytle at Home, Simple Summer Living issue,Toronto ON
Press- Television
2006 The Pet Network, "Pet Central show" interview/profile,
2007 The Pet Network, "Pet Fashion show" interview/profile,
Commission for Private Collections
(all acrylic on canvas)
2008 After the Swim at the Lake (Fergus and Seamus), 48 x 48, Brenda Fraser, Baltimore, ON
2007 Henry (Third of the Triptch, Henry,Ferris & Ted), 24 x 30, Kelly Roblin, Picton, ON
2007 Moti, 48 x 48, Mellisa and David Mech, Ottawa,ON
2007 Stetson, 20 x 24, Ann & Moe Thibeault, Duncan, BC
2007 Annabelle, 30x30, Joann Brown, New York, NY
2007 Nike, 48 x 60, Mrs. L. Wollman, Bermuda
2007 Ferris, 24 x 30,Kelly Roblin, Picton,ON
2007 India, 20 x 24, Mr. M. Noonan, Toronto,ON
2006 Sparky by the lake, 18 x 24,Sherry and Dick Barnhorst,Toronto,ON
2006 Rigley, 30 x 30,Tracy Boulton,Toronto,ON
2005 T-Ron, 20 x 24, chef Art Smith, personal chef to Oprah Winfrey, Chicago, IL
2005 Rex and Tiggy, 20 x 24,Doris and Rick Leung, Toronto,ON
2005 Miki, 20 x 24,G. Dutton, Toronto,ON
2005 Rudey, 24 x 36, Guy Service, Whitby,ON
2005 Paris, 20 x 24, Barb Emblem, Oakville,ON
2005 Winston and Woodys boat ride, 16 x 48, Mrs. Lori Cockburn, Nobleton, ON
2005 Junior- Triptych, 22 x 78, Correen Pacht & Marc Ralsky,Toronto, ON
2005 Antoine, 11 x 14, Keary Hanan, New York, NY
2005 Molly and Sadie, 24x36, Neil Dundas,Tor,ON
2005 Ruby,Oston,Amy-Tritch, 24 x 36 x 3, Virginia Walley, Lakefield,ON
2005 Brandine, 20 x 24 in,David Rogers and Jen Vershragen, Toronto,ON
2004 Schmikey, 22 x 28, Mr. Michael Leshner and Mike Stark, Toronto, ON
2004 Bosco, 18 x 24, Mr. Mark Souza, Toronto, ON
2004 Iggy Pup, 36 x 48, Mrs. Anne Wroczkowski, CITY TV anchor,Toronto, ON
2004 Napoleon and Merlin, 22 x 30, Mr. Gary Robertson, Scarborough, ON
2004 Kelsey, 16 x 20, Mrs. Stephanie Greer, Toronto, ON
2004 Bert, 20 x 24, Ms. Keary Hanan, New York, NY, USA
2004 Hannah, 20 x 24, Mr. and Mrs. Trish Greer, Richmond Hill, ON
2004 Abby, 14 x 18, Mr. and Mrs. Shelly Martino, Etobicoke, ON
2004 Ted, 16 x 20, Kelly Roblin,Picton, ON
2004 Bailey in Algonquin Park, 16 x 20,Mike Noonan and K.Janules, Toronto,ON
2003 Ruby, 16 x 20, Christine Jenkins, Toronto,ON
2003 Barkly, 22 x 28, Sheryl and Tamara Murie,Toronto,ON
2003 Jacob and Maddie, 12 x 24, Ms. Stacey Begg, Toronto & Bermuda
2003 Schmikey,wedding dog, 20 X 24, Michael Stark and Michael Leshner,Toronto,ON
2003 Finkus, 12 x 18, Mrs. Laura DeVrij, Peterborough, ON
2003 Basil, 12 x 36, Mrs. Llana Nakonechny, Toronto, ON
2003 Herschel, 20 x 24, Mr. and Mrs. Susan Endicott, North York, ON
2003 Zorro, 22 x 28, Ms. Liane Kotler, Toronto, ON
2003 Captain Nemo, 16 x 20, Mr. and Mrs. Dorianna Gotti, Toronto, ON
2003 Charley, 20 x 24, Mr. and Mrs. Paula Isenberg, Toronto, ON
2003 Holly, 20 x 24, Mr. and Mrs Alison Love, BC
2003 Sam, 12 x 18, Ms. Lisa Chan-Leong, Victoria, BC
2002 Henry, 30 x 30, Mr. Richard Moore, Kingston, ON
2002 Spencer, 30 x 36, Ms. Sandra Kellog, Toronto, ON
2001 Dogs at the Park, 30 x 36, Mrs. Lesley Bosendorfer, Bermuda
Private collections (all acrylic on canvas)
2006 Noah, 40x60, private collection, Silicon Valley, Calif, US
2006 Pampered Puppy, 48x48, Objects & Images Gallery, New York,NY
2003 Dog in Car,18x24, private collection,Toronto,ON
2002 Wallpaper,12x16, Emily Norris,Toronto ON
2001 Dogs playing computer, 22x28, Mrs. Lesley Bosendorfer, Bermuda
1995 Junior, L.Agostini, Maine,US
1991 Hair, private collection, Toronto, ON
1990 Beagle running,16 X 20, Leanne and Kenton Krocker, Toronto,ON
1990 Tired, 18x24, private collection,US
1990 Pug in Flowers, 36x48, K. Measham,Toronto,ON
1989 Yellow Dog, 18 x 24, private Collection, Toronto,ON
Professional Affiliations
2006 CARFAC, Canadian Artists' Representation
2005 Artists' Network of Riverdale
2004 VAO: Visual Arts Ontario
Biography
Paul is a Canadian fine art painter who has focused on the dog as his painting subject for nearly twenty years. He briefly studied fine arts at York University before dropping out and embarking on his journey of becoming a self taught artist. He choose dogs as his primary subject for his paintings after visiting a dog show in the late eighties and taking a series of photographs. Those photographs were like a urban-Darwinian moment, these creatures had every shape, size, and colour imaginable and they walked amongst us. Since then, Paul's mission has been to explore the fascination we have with domestic animals and their unique relationship with mankind in today's society. In 2002 after participating in art showings in Toronto, he began to take commission orders. Things took off and his gallery quality animal portraits are now in private collections across Canada and in the U.S. in New York, Chicago, L.A, and as far away as Bermuda. His original signature style has attracted the attention of the media, art collectors, dog lovers, and design aficionados alike.
Paul is also a drummer
Statement
My work seeks to not paint dogs in the traditional sense, but to try something new and fresh. My primary motivation has been the symbiotic relationship between dog and man. My career has been built upon the observations of the emotion people feel when interacting with dogs. The emotional reaction between people and dogs appeared to me to be in a category of their own. A dog can somehow bring balance, focus, perspective, humor, and a deeper meaning into our lives. My paintings attempt to capture the emotional impact that domestic animals have on us. Animals give us the chance to practice being more nurturing and compassionate. Through the use of colour balance, pose, and composition the paintings attempt to create a hit of emotion. The purpose of my work has been to challenge our preconceptions of traditional animal portraits. A subject that is interesting to the artist personally is the only subject that is worth painting. To create my paintings, I work from photographs the dog owner provides or I do a photo shoot. The photo chosen has to capture the essence of that dog in the owners and artist's opinion. I let the emotions of the subject influence my colour choices and how the background takes form around the subject. For my commission work the owner of the animal is offered the choice to participate by suggesting colours or style preferences. I then spend a long time preparing sketches and studies on the computer. The portrait is complete when the colours and composition compliment the energy of the dog. Just as in any human portrait, the eyes can reveal a lot about that person. The same goes for a dog, their eyes staring at us engage the viewer, telling us everything that words cannot express.
My dog... Noah. We adopted him from the Project Jessie rescue shelter.
