Deb Kirkeeide

Statement

I am inspired to paint many subjects, but at the heart of each painting is a celebration of the beauty and spirit of nature. It is my response to a bigger picture that we, as humanity, are just one small part of.

As much as it is an appreciation of all living things, for me, it is also a spiritual connection. A place I go for comfort and inspiration. It is a part of me as much as I am a part of it.

I find inspiration in the graceful curve of a branch, the shimmer of color and light upon a bird's wing, a flower dancing on the wind – each whispers of stories and moments wanting to be shared.

My art is the expression of the sense of joy that nature awakens in me. I offer the viewer a place to rest, discover its delights and to honor its presence. And in the process of discovery, perhaps bring an awareness of its essential role to our existence. Its loss would be a loss of our very source and spirit.

 

Let There Be Light
8x16 Oil
2010

Raven
6x8 Oil
2007

Fall Sun
6x8 Oil
2008