The Art of the Artist!

"Art - Inspired by nature, born of the soul." (Hap Hagood)

"Art arises when the secret vision of the artist and the manifestation of nature agree to find new shapes." (Kahlil Gibran)

I agree with the above quotes, especially being a painter of wildlife and nature myself. Inspiration has to have a source and the unlimited bounty of God's creation provides an endless source of inspiration to fuel the souls creativity.

As an artist I believe that it's important to maintain your own personal vision, that unique gifting which has been given to the artist alone. One can grow in understanding and experience through painting and all that life brings, but essentially it is important to keep your vision pure and not to be too influenced by others. As a result you can be sure that whatever you create will be true to your given talents and will have the undoubted stamp of originality. It's good to be original in this age of mass duplicity!

Journeys into the Wild

There's nothing much better than being out in the wild, being under open skies and feeling the breeze, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Over the years I've spent a lot of time journeying to wilderness areas around the world, such journeys provide the inspiration for my
paintings and also refresh my creative spirit. Some of these journeys are shared in the
"Adventures" section of my website, giving a little insight into my experiences beyond the studio.

The Art of BAS Journal

Welcome to my journal, it's good to share my studio time with you and to open up the creative process together. As a painter of
wildlife and nature I gain much inspiration from the amazing creation that surrounds us. There is much in the world that saddens the heart but it's important to turn on the light and overcome the darkness. I hope that my artwork plays a part in bringing light to the fore, I'm grateful for the ability to see the light and receive inspiration to portray my vision on canvas .

For more insight into my artwork please visit my website at www.Bas-Art.com and you're welcome to contact me here on this journal or by any other means.