Kaitlin’s art is a multi-layered process and incorporates the use of many media. The initial colour is done using watercolours on canvas/paper. Messy, streaked lines in ink pen sketch in outlines and contours. A layer of chalk pastel and conte crayon is rubbed into the surface which adds an intensity of colour and a smooth finish. More layers of ink pen and white highlights define the composition, which is often finished with metallic paint, iridescent pigments and metallic leaf. Each piece is worked on for many hours, with meticulous attention to detail.
Artist's Statement: "Since childhood I have had a love for the fantastic and the imaginary – I enjoy depicting the real and the unreal together, things turning into other things, the unusual engaged with the everyday. However macabre some of my creatures may seem, they still have a whimsical quality – it's important to me that people can see the humour in my work."
To browse through my works, click the ‘art’ link in the banner above. Click 'news/shows' to find out what I'm up to.
The Beasts
In the bestiary may be found various things, including:
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Beakfaces There are many in the bestiary, of varying shapes and sizes. They are lizard-like creatures with pretend beaks. Sometimes they want to be birds. Sometimes they sneak up on birds to catch and eat them. |
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Crowned Beasts Some creatures have crowns. Whether they stole them or they really do belong to some kind of kingdom, most are rather proud. |
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War beasts Some beasts think war is nigh...so they're making ready, with varying degrees of success. |
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Pretty Feathers Just something I like to paint. |
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Beast quote of the day:
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Feature creature! |
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 Visit me on Red Bubble, where I lurk under the username 'Firedrake'.You can buy my stuff there too. |
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