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Notes From a Dawson Summer
Summer is short in Dawson, but it is never quiet. Looking back on this one, it feels like a lot of life got packed into...
Working Through the Quiet
This winter has been quieter than expected. More time in the studio, fewer miles on the road. I spent most of it painting. Not with...
Where the Road Leads
Painting on the road feels natural to me. It’s an instinct shaped by years of movement; returning to places once known, letting the work unfold,...
Of This Place: Why These Paintings, Now
People often ask why I keep painting the Yukon. These works are a reflection of the places I return to again and again, where time...
What Stays: Tools and Techniques That Still Work After 40 Years
What Stays: Tools and Techniques That Still Work After 40 YearsAfter decades of painting in remote places, Halin shares the tools, surfaces, and habits that...
Evolving on Canvas: Lessons from a Lifetime of Painting
My work has always been deeply influenced by nature, mentorship, and the desire to tell meaningful stories. Moving to the Yukon's wilderness shaped my artistic...
A Year in Review: Exploration, Collaboration, and Embracing the Unexpected
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the whirlwind of exploration, curiosity, and creativity that shaped 2024. From new directions...
Summer Statues and the Road to Art San Diego
This summer, I was a part of a project that honored the history and culture of the Tr'ondek Hwech'in people in Dawson City, Yukon. Over the...