about
THE artist:
I am a life long creator in many media concentrating primarily on watercolor and mixed media paintings. Originally from VA I graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelors of Science in Anthropology and a minor in art history. Art has always been my passion however so after graduating I became a self taught professional artist. I have sold work from coast to coast through galleries, fine art festivals and solo exhibitions. Most recently publishing a children’s book which I both wrote and illustrated. My art business has traveled with me around the country but I am now happy to consider Fayetteville home!"
- Katie Crawford
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Field Cricket by Katie Crawford
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This exhibition combines whimsical narrative portraits with scientific discovery. Each watercolor portrait is a native North Carolina animal paired with a native plant found in that animal’s environment. Each species is rendered with identifying characteristics as well as expressive character development. "The Whimsical Naturalist" is a engaging world that people can step into! A world where nature's wonders and realities are emphasized through anthropomorphism, shifting perspectives and scientific knowledge. I hope people will walk in, smile, learn and leave thinking about how we are connected to our environment and each other.
Art by Katie Crawford
what to expect
In this body of work I am combining whimsical narrative portraits with scientific discovery. Each painted portrait is a native North Carolina animal coupled with a native plant found in that animal’s environment. The plants and animals are rendered with identifying characteristics specific to the species. The combination of expressive character development and scientific information tells the story of both nature’s wonders and realities. The pairings often speak of the connectedness of the landscape which opens a broader discussion about ecology but also of human connections, communities and our impact on each other.
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