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How I Became A Wildlife Artist

How I Became A Wildlife Artist

by Frederique HortonSix years ago I started my coloured pencil journey, one that has now led me to be a finalist in different competitions and being exhibited. But more on that soon!Looking At You, 12 x 18 inchesLet's go back to when it started, when a chance encounter with someone - who is now a very close friend - introduced... View more
The Art Of Life And Coming Full Circle

The Art Of Life And Coming Full Circle

by Sharan MerchantOn December 31, 2023, I will have officially retired from a 40-year career in IT. Over the many years, I’ve been a computer programmer/analyst, web developer & designer, graphic designer, publication and media designer, and even done some tech support. While I’ve enjoyed most of the work, especially the design part, and constantly learning new things, I’ve never... View more
My Sketchy Journey in South Africa

My Sketchy Journey in South Africa

by Lesley Martyn“I’ve joined a Saturday morning Art group for the next 4 weeks!”“What??” said my husband. “Since when are you interested in art?”This conversation was 6 years ago, almost to the day. I was feeling extremely stressed at work — we were running a large complicated Game Reserve in South Africa and I kept feeling that I needed a... View more
Seeing With New Eyes

Seeing With New Eyes

by Ann HolderMaybe one of our most important tools that we use in our studios are our eyes. Have you ever thought about how wonderfully they’re made? We see light, darkness, and the vibrant colors around us. We see lines, shapes, forms, intricate details and perceived depths. Our eyes are drawn to motion as we take in the activity around... View more
Seeing in 2 Dimensions, Creating art with Stereo-blindness

Seeing in 2 Dimensions, Creating art with Stereo-blindness

by Paula WilliamsI am an artist. An artist with a disability that could have stopped me in my tracks and kept me from doing what came naturally to me. The urge to draw and create has always been part of my life but I was born 80 % blind in my right eye. A condition that affected all aspects of... View more
Follow Your Heart

Follow Your Heart

by Justine WoosnamThroughout my childhood, I’ve always been passionate about animals. And not necessarily traditional pets like cats and dogs. There have been guinea pigs, mice, ponies, calves, rabbits, fish and when my family lived in Australia, parrots, magpies, and even a snake necked turtle.One of my first wildlife drawings of this amazing cheetah - Hemmingway at Cheetah Outreach, South... View more
Connection

Connection

by Alison AaskowImmersion in nature began as a toddler with adventures in the woods off our back garden in England and continued on in the wilderness of Western Canada when we moved there in 1978. I was encouraged to discover and play and learn no matter the weather. No curiosity was left undiscovered. I collected leaves and rocks, snails, caterpillars,... View more
Coloured Pencil Art is my Mental Health Lifejacket

Coloured Pencil Art is my Mental Health Lifejacket

by Frances WalkerMy artistic journey began as a rather hyperactive toddler, refusing to take afternoon naps! My mother tells me that the only way to get me to settle down was to give me some paper and coloured pencils. She said I would spend hours drawing animals with lovely expressions! The ‘coloured pencil art seed’ was sewn!“German Shepherd Dog" (photo... View more