WELCOME


I am an artist based here in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I am the in house designer for McGrath Diamonds Ltd. This is my blog to see exquisite wearable fine art DGZ style and to share some exciting things living my life in the creative world. My main design website is
www.dodgiedator.com/designs

I love to paint and create photographs of landscapes and life as it unfolds, my portfolio of images consists of landscapes and art photographs represented by 2 of Winnipeg's finest art galleries, Birchwood Art Gallery and Wayne Arthur Gallery. My massive collection of people photographs completes my ever growing portfolio. My passion for photography, specialty in on-location lifestyle portraits and my extensive event photography experience are fused to deliver a fresh perspective for your wedding photographs. Delivering a storybook that relives those subtle moments and artworks for generations to enjoy. Pls visit my photography website www.dgzphotos.com .

For my photography blog www.blog.dgzphotos.com , here I share what's new and exciting in my life as a freelance photographer.

Thanks for visiting. Stay tune to all the updates living in the artistic world, quite fun and exciting.

Dodgie Dator
(204)510-4959

my email:

dodgiedator@dgzphotos.com

Anyone booking my photography services through this site gets a special gift. Please call or email for complete details.

Dodgie Dator Photography



McGrath Diamonds



1795 Henderson Hwy
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R2G 1P3
(204)669-6633

McGrath Diamonds is a new name in the Winnipeg jewellery scene. Experienced staff and personal shopping is what they specialize in. The store has been in the same location for 30 years prior to the name change on Oct. 1 2008 and through this time they developed a loyal client base. Al McGrath was manager for over 20 years before becoming the owner. Over the last 30 years in the business Al has developed a large personal and corporate clientele due to his knowledge and ability to provide the best service possible.

McGrath Diamonds has well experienced staff with Graduate Jewellers designations and an up to date knowledge on current market trends and styles. They offer a true personalized shopping experience to help you search for that perfect gift. Through their vast and well established connections with manufacturers and suppliers they can source out exotic gems and other hard to find jewellery pieces for special orders.

Custom designing is an all year round event at McGrath Diamonds with a multi-award winning designer on staff. Dodgie Dator  is a true blue Atenean(Ateneo de Davao) from the lovely city of Davao. He immigrated with his parents Ramon and Vangie and his brother Mar and sister Eva back in 2000. His artistic background and extensive art training back in the Philippines he ventured into jewellery designing back in 2004. Winning People’s Choice Award in his very first competition the same year. In the last 4 years in this new field he managed to establish himself as a premier Winnipeg designer. Winning various awards in the Manitoba Jewellers Association “Creations” 2004, 2005 and 2007 jewellery designs competitions. Feel free to view his designs on his website DGZstudios.com or come visit him at McGrath Diamonds to create your own special piece.

McGrath Diamonds is a high volume repair and service depot. They provide top quality jewellery, watch and clock repairs. Other services include engraving, appraisals with most watch battery replacement and some minor repairs done on site. Each job thoroughly inspected to make sure that it is of the highest quality possible. Quality insurance replacement quotes is another specialized service that they provide. Two insurance claims specialists on staff with a shared 40 years of experience in the industry.

As you step into McGrath Diamonds the knowledgeable staff will welcome you to view their extensive jewellery, watch and giftware collections. In their showcases you will see Canadian Diamond engagement rings as well as sparkling anniversary and dinner rings. Stunning coloured gemstone pieces and gorgeous gold pieces are featured all around. Premier lines of watches such as Movado and Wittnauer are some of the brands on display in their watch showcases. They also have a wide variety of giftware items from well sought after Swarovski Crystal figurines and jewellery to the  popular Lamp Berger lamps and many other gift ideas in their giftware department.

Come visit McGrath Diamonds at 1795 Henderson Hwy. in the McIvor Mall for a personalized shopping experience.