Kristi Bird, Artist Statement
Making art is an emotional process for me. I create carefully thought out shape, colour and value compositions, then, get lost in the passion of the process. I constantly walk a tightrope balancing accuracy and detail of my subject with the loose flowing environments I envision.
My visual and emotional perspective makes my art unique. In my work I see passion, emotional healing, and never ending growth through constant learning. Others have said they were drawn in through emotion, the peacefulness of my images and beauty of the way I portray nature around me.
I work from somewhere deep within my heart and most times when I work it’s because of a stirring there. I am passionate about the process and my “zone” can be a creative abyss I get lost in. When I am not in the “zone” I am constantly questioning my universe and everything in it.
“Greeting the Sun” and “A Song at Dawn”
I would like to thank those of you who came to the Rideau Lakes Studio Tour. I enjoyed talking with you in person. There were many people inquiring about the unfinished turtle painting I had with me on Sunday. I am happy to say it is finally finished along with my…
The Night Before Show Day
Twas the night before show day and all through the house, the paintings were drying no sign of the mouse. The varnish was glistening, the edges all done, no sign of grey cat hair not even a one.The boxes are pilled right up to the door, except for the small ones just…
Show Season Has Begun
Last week was a marathon of painting. I was getting ready for a show this past Saturday and had wanted to finish two new pieces for it. (I had also written out a newsletter on Friday to show you these new paintings but alas artist stress got in the way and I forgot to…