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.
“A Stirring In The Pines”
I was hiking through a popular spot in our area when I noticed a weird clump way up in a white pine. I couldn’t tell what it was with the naked eye but was pleasantly surprised too see this beautiful barred owl through my camera lense. I backed up quite a bit to get a…
The Messenger
Since my recent move to Odessa I have had the privilege of watching the ravens here. Although I miss the natural landscape and trees of Perth Road, this move has proven to give me more up close and personal birding experiences. This old weathered pole was a treat to…
Gift Ideas
Hello Nature Lovers, It’s getting to that time again. I know too soon. How do we slow it down? Winter is just around the corner and I’m sure you are already being bombarded with merchandise advertising, Christmas music blaring in the shops, black Friday sales and…