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Geraldine Simmons
AFC
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Geraldine SimmonsWhen I use coloured pencils to draw a pair of 400-pound lions snoozing in the late afternoon sun, I can almost hear the gentle breeze rustling the grass. I feel how, at any moment, the lions are eager to pounce. Their beauty, innocence and power inspire me to draw. At each stage of my life, I am drawn to an animal's instinctive knowing and inherent trust that assists me on an unfolding path of self-discovery.
Drawing evokes my deep respect and passion for the natural world. As I draw, the flanks of my lion become the portal for respect and honour; the possum's eyes a call to preserve the delicate balance between human, animal and habitat; the Cockatoo's wings mark the air with ease and enliven me with a sense of freedom.
On finishing drawing my lions, with touches of oil-pastel and gouache; I lift the paper up to eye level and lean back: feelings of gratitude, joy, and contentment envelope my whole being as my spirit soars to even greater heights of peace and happiness.
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Spirit Dove
(2011)
Dove
42 x 30
Oil pastel, coloured pencil, acrylic
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Milly and Jojo
(2011)
Pet portrait
42 x 30
Graphite pencil and charcol pencil
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All rights reserved. All images and text © Copyright 2012 Geraldine Simmons - Member of the Artists for Conservation Foundation (Formerly
the Worldwide Nature Artists Group) www.natureartists.com.
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