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.
Gentle Breeze
Although spring has finally lifted her sleepy head, I am still revelling in winter’s owl activity. I don’t much like the cold but the owls make winter bearable, and living close to Amherst Island makes it even more enjoyable. I have spent many days there this winter…
Back to The Rats
One of the wonderful things about being in the Frontenac Arch is the access to wildlife. It is one of the two areas in Ontario where the Rat Snake can be found. Rat Snakes are the largest snakes in Ontario and can measure 7 feet long. Luckily for us, they are…
Among Good Company
Foley Mountain in Westport is a great place to see the hanging mosses that we have in the area. My favourite part of moss is the sporophyte stage. That is when the bright orange parts stick up out of the green moss. It is delightful to paint and I love creating that…