Riki Bowler
'B' is for BIRDS
15 July to 11 August
I am mainly a self taught artist and have been painting most of my life.
Animals and birds are nearly always my subjects, as their lives fascinate me.
New Zealand has a varied bird life and the Hokianga has it's fair share of them. I live surrounded by bush so hear and see many of them daily. I have recently branched out into mono-printing with acrylic paint and overlaying the prints with painted birds collaged onto both paper and canvas. Some are a whimsical look at lives which often are overlooked in the world.
I try always to portray my subjects with love, gentleness and humour.
Animals and birds are nearly always my subjects, as their lives fascinate me.
New Zealand has a varied bird life and the Hokianga has it's fair share of them. I live surrounded by bush so hear and see many of them daily. I have recently branched out into mono-printing with acrylic paint and overlaying the prints with painted birds collaged onto both paper and canvas. Some are a whimsical look at lives which often are overlooked in the world.
I try always to portray my subjects with love, gentleness and humour.
