Paul Burke Collection
A particular curved branch from an apple tree, a gnarled and interesting cedar root, a piece of weathered juniper from a windswept island, all of these might inspire Paul Burke in the creation of a unique folk-art animal sculpture.

Whether I start with a piece of driftwood or a block of white pine, the most important thing

for me is to capture some spirit of the animal it will become. I have drawn, painted, and carved since childhood, and art has come to be connected in a wonderful way to my other passion, natural history. Now, living and working on Salt Spring Island, I feel the last piece of the puzzle is in place.
Narrative
Raven
Horses
Cats
Wildlife
Narrative
Birds
Horses
Domestic
Wildlife
Sockeye
 
Marine