BRUCE K. LAWES
my reference photo had the light source in the wrong direction so I did a quick sculpture of the tree and with a light I positioned the light in the appropriate direction and was able to accurately solve the problem.”
For his compositions, Lawes looks for abstract shapes in the positive and negative spaces that naturally lead the viewer to look at them. “A great trick is to look at your painting in the mirror to see if the painting looks as good in the reverse. This will help you determine a great composition,” he reveals.
“My work generally has a continuing theme-that being wildlife-but I often like to try to create stories that are associated with each image when possible,” Lawes says. “I often title works to make a viewer wonder about the title in association to the painting, which often reveals the story I wish to convey.”
Lawes is represented by Settlers West Galleries in Tucson, Arizona; Trailside Galleries in Jackson, Wyoming; and at Westmount Gallery in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Britten, who grew up in San Francisco and studied art in Florence, Italy, has developed a wide range of artistic skills. She works with mixed media, creating luminous pieces that often feel as though they’ve come straight from a dream. The new focus for her artwork is a concept she dubs “Intentional Art.”
“The power of intention fuels these one of a kind collaborative creations. Not a traditional commission, Intentional Art is a cocreation,” says Britten. “The process unfolds by answering questions that lead to clarity on what you want to create or see more of in your life. The painting serves as a mirror of your highest intention, a reminder of the new you and the frequency you are now attracting. It can be used as a meditative tool, visual prayer, energetic tuning device, healing message or simply a beautiful statement of resolve.”
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