| 1957 | Learned figure drawing under sculptor, Tom Taylor. |
| 1969-1970 | Combined services South Vietnam. |
| 1971 | Graduated University of Otago Medical School. |
| 1977 | First solo exhibition, Dunedin NZ. |
| 1980 | Specialist physician, FRACP. |
| 1992 | Highly commended, Telecom Art Award. |
| 1998 | Creative excellence award, NZ Wearable Arts Award. |
| 2003 | Clinical director, Canterbury District Health Board. |
| 2005 | Section winner, Montana World of Wearable Arts Award |
| 2007 | Full time artist and portrait painter. |
| 2008 | Published “In my chair”, a collection of portraits of Cantabrians. Exhibition held at COCA gallery, Christchurch. |
| 2009 | Judge, Zonta school leavers’ exhibition, Ashburton. |
| 2012 | Invited tutor - palette knife painting masterclass, Brisbane. |
| 2013 | Invited tutor – portrait painting, Ashburton Arts Society. |
| 2013 | Judge Ashburton Arts Society Annual Exhibition. |