A Life As A Human Interview: Conflict between people & wildlife over natural resources is rising all over the world and Africa is no exception. In places where people see few benefits and many disadvantages from living with wildlife, that wildlife stands little hope of surviving.
“Barcos Rabelos”
Portraits in oils, pastel and colored pencil. Public corporate, academic and military commissions. Private family, adult, children, and dog commissions. Landscape and interiors in oils, acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, mixed media.
The Spaces We Inhabit
The spaces we inhabit play a role in building our identity through memory and experience. In the process of deconstructing and reconstructing these environments, we revisit our past and reevaluate our experience.
How I found “The Way of the Brush”: Part 1: Drawing Forth what is Within
It is the willingness to be open to the creative spirit that moves in all us & trusting our own innate knowledge and giving it permission to come through in our artwork. Pure Process is accessing the deeper, mysterious and hidden places within our soul that have no words.
California Dreaming
As a landscape painter, I find the varied terrain in the western US quite inspirational. The beauty of California particularly touches my heart and soul – from the verdant hills of the wine country to the majestic coastline.
A Passionate West Coast Landscape Artist
My desire is to create paintings that have many focal points. Colours, shapes and patterns that are a feast for the eyes and keep one captivated for long periods of time discovering and re-discovering subtle nuances in the rhythm of the piece.
Vibrant Works of Art Bring Reflection and Renewal
Nature’s gift experienced by a small humble human heart . . . what I see, more importantly, what I experience while in nature deeply impacts me and I hope to convey that through my paintings. Currently, I am working on a piece inspired by last year’s visit to the Ashnola River in the interior of BC
On the Conception of Body Paintings
Body-painting is an old artistic form of expression, which has been applied since prehistoric man. Throughout history, these artistic decorations of the skin have been used by various cultures around the world, especially at ritual ceremonies.
Metal Mermaid in Victoria
Self styled and successful Metal Artist Karen Lancey welds beautiful pieces of art for the home and garden. Using new and recycled materials that are gathered, donated, and sorted she recreates her love of nature into amazingly beautiful sculptures, often with a sense of humour and fun.
An Inspiring Journey in the World of Fantasies and Abstractions
Sometimes I am deeply inspired by the colors, light or glamor of an exotic locale, or a memorable experience on a journey. In “Santa Fe Holiday,” I used color, texture and form to create a fanciful, inviting scene that attempts to exude the feelings I experienced in person.