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My artistic journey is a constant exploration, a playful dance between imagination and the diverse materials that fuel it. A jumble of wires can become the skeletal framework of an alien spacecraft, while a scrap of fabric transforms into the wings of a mythical creature. I draw inspiration from stories both ancient and modern – […]
Having viewed many faces over the years as a nurse, I have honed my observation skills of the subtle nuances of humans and their multiple expressions. I now enjoy capturing these expressions with paint. I feel that each subject (animals included) has an inherent dignity and individual personality which I delight in rendering. Of particular […]
I am an artist based in Chatham County, NC, with a profound passion for capturing the human spirit through portraiture. My specialties include oil paint, pastels, graphite, and charcoal, through which I aim to connect viewers not merely with a realistic depiction, but with a true reflection of the subject’s unique identity. The magical process […]
My art is inspired by my love of animals and our surrounding environment. My work is representational, often with hints to the abstract. I do not do realism. I start each composition with a loose sketch of what I’m picturing in my mind which then develops its own life as I start to add details […]
I have worked to become a painter who searches for the spirit of each subject and bring it to life on the canvas; attempting to find that immortal spark and have a bit of it shine through in the attitude of whatever or whoever I’m painting. I enjoy portraying my experience of that spark through […]
Artist Statement My artwork is heavily influenced by my experiences traveling for pleasure and living abroad. I am originally from Belgium and moved to the United States with my parents when I was in elementary school. Both my parents grew up in various countries in Africa and lived in Rwanda for the last eight years. […]
I became serious about drawing and painting about 25 years ago. I took many adult education classes and workshops to develop my skills in drawing and watercolor. I then started a small business of portrait painting. In an effort to “get better,” I decided to go back to school and earn Associates Degree in […]
“Organic Forrestry Studio and Gallery, Artist’s Garret Gallery, Forrest Dweller Sculpture Garden” NATURE INSPIRED SCULPTURE and PAINTINGS “I was that kid you could always find turning over rocks in streams, looking for what wonders nature would disclose to me. This curiosity about the natural world led me to a serious life as scientist and organizational executive. […]
My artist statement: I delight in the creative process. It gives me energy, frees my spirit. My role as an artist is to nurture the creative space within me. I invite viewers to explore my paintings, let their spirit dance or rest in my world of imagery, colors, and mood. In my subjects, I […]
In my paintings I combine two different elements. I create rich vibrant colors by using many layers of watercolor. I also include finely detailed drawings, such as the intricate pattern of a bee’s wing or the individual hairs on a rabbit. After experimenting with various watercolor papers, I discovered Aquabord. Aquabord provides the perfect foundation […]
What inspires me? Quite simply, it’s the people and places I’ve known in my life through living and travelling in various parts of our world. These many vivid experiences continuously influence and shape my work. Design. Quiet moments. Folklore. The art of other cultures. Nature itself. Perspective. Colors. Atmosphere. The play of light. The folds […]
From my studio uphill from the Haw River, my work conveys immersion in nature as journal observations, paintings, and sculptures. As a child I collected rocks, shells, and animal bones on walks in the woods or on the beach. I still have that cigar box of natural treasures, along with the feeling of wonder for […]
