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.
Female Common Yellowthroat
An adventure I had a few years ago led me to the photo reference for this painting. I loved the colours in it and wanted to paint it but when I looked through my bird book to try and figure out what it was it completely eluded me. I thought it was a warbler of some…
Shadow and Light
Shadow and Light The majestic loon glides effortlessly across the water leaving droplets of sunshine in its wake. 11 by 14 acrylic on canvas
Spring Morning 5/17/2024 9:48:12 PM
What is it about cardinals that makes people like them so much? Is it the flash of red as they dart into the bushes, seeking cover from danger or the fact that it reminds them that a loved one is watching over them from the heavens? Maybe it’s the perky crest atop…