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
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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. |
