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.
Sun Basking
With pterodactyl like movements this marvellous bird, the great blue heron, scans the water from the rocky creek bed. His search for food interrupted by a break in the clouds, basking in the light for just a moment before he returns to his task. 14 by 11 acrylic on…
Backlit White Pine
“Backlit White Pine” 16 by 20, Acrylic on canvas I have spent my Saturdays during November and December at Streve Design Gallery in Perth. The drive from Kingston to Perth on Highway 10 is such a sight for the eyes. Coming home I chase the sunsets, stopping at each…
The Start of a New year
“The Top of the world” 36 by 48 Acrylic on canvas I seem to be running with a theme here. I wonder if “favorite spots” is a theme or just what every other painter does. When i go out places I tend to need a soft place to stop and think. Nature always provides that for…