Connections 2 (2005)

About the Artist:
A native of Toronto, Tim has had a life-long interest in art as well as in nature and environmental concerns. As a young boy he explored the local ravines looking for birds and whatever else he could find. He was also an avid painter and draftsman, skilled well beyond his years.

Tim attended the Ontario College of Art where he participated in an off-campus studies program in Florence, Italy where he studied drawing, painting and other disciplines in the visual arts. After his graduation, Tim pursued a career as a commercial artist and began to paint in a realistic manner, mostly wildlife, domestic animals and landscapes.

Artist's Statement:
In my work I seek refinement and detail and a more literal interpretation of nature as well as man's effect on it. As our population increases natural spaces are threatened and are being destroyed. Many species are in decline and threatened with extinction. Our quality of life is deteriorating as a result of this encroachment.

I seek to represent accurately that which is threatened as it can effect one's mental health. Given this it is a challenge to remain optimistic.

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