Artist statement
In my art I focus on the beauty in the world around us. So often we get caught up in our life with the social or economic issues of today that we tend to forget or overlook the beauty that exists around us. In my art I wish to take a step back from the busy ugly parts of the world and to capture the little beautiful parts. It’s these small things, such as the vivid colors of a sunset, the playful nature of animals, a single flower in a field, or just the results of the first harvest’s pickings on the table, that often get overlooked. Yet these are the things that can bring the most joy and beauty into our lives. Through my art, I want to capture and replicate these wonderful little things, so that I may share them with others who may then also experience the emotions embedded in them.
Nature plays a prominent role in my art. I love animals and find it fascinating how the textures and colors are so diverse yet harmonious in nature. My artwork displays a wide range of mediums; anything from pencil drawings and paintings, to digital work, and sculpture. I always try to find the best medium to represent my subject. Most of my work, however, consists of drawings and paintings. I have a passion for drawing and find it easiest to portray my subjects through this. Although the medium may change, the style is always consistent. Showing detail, reality and a naturalist style; I also like to alter subtle things in order to better portray emotion or characteristics. For example, by exaggerating the length of a swallow’s tail feathers, its graceful elegance in flight is better shown.
Through my art I find a looking-glass to see the beauties of the world, a way of taking a step back in order to see and appreciate. Life is too short to hurry through, without taking the time for the small things. I hope that my art helps others find this looking-glass, so they also may see and appreciate these small beauties of life.
In my art I focus on the beauty in the world around us. So often we get caught up in our life with the social or economic issues of today that we tend to forget or overlook the beauty that exists around us. In my art I wish to take a step back from the busy ugly parts of the world and to capture the little beautiful parts. It’s these small things, such as the vivid colors of a sunset, the playful nature of animals, a single flower in a field, or just the results of the first harvest’s pickings on the table, that often get overlooked. Yet these are the things that can bring the most joy and beauty into our lives. Through my art, I want to capture and replicate these wonderful little things, so that I may share them with others who may then also experience the emotions embedded in them.
Nature plays a prominent role in my art. I love animals and find it fascinating how the textures and colors are so diverse yet harmonious in nature. My artwork displays a wide range of mediums; anything from pencil drawings and paintings, to digital work, and sculpture. I always try to find the best medium to represent my subject. Most of my work, however, consists of drawings and paintings. I have a passion for drawing and find it easiest to portray my subjects through this. Although the medium may change, the style is always consistent. Showing detail, reality and a naturalist style; I also like to alter subtle things in order to better portray emotion or characteristics. For example, by exaggerating the length of a swallow’s tail feathers, its graceful elegance in flight is better shown.
Through my art I find a looking-glass to see the beauties of the world, a way of taking a step back in order to see and appreciate. Life is too short to hurry through, without taking the time for the small things. I hope that my art helps others find this looking-glass, so they also may see and appreciate these small beauties of life.