Patricia Mansell
Nanaimo, BC - Canada
Patricia Mansell - Fine Artist
Member Since: 08/06/2010
Although I never made a conscious decision to be an animal artist, every time I sat down to start a new painting I was always drawn to the next animal I wanted to portray – I think they chose me, not the other way around.
My journey through painting is a constant learning process, adding to and building my knowledge by exploring new techniques. I try to raise the bar on each new painting but want the focus to be on the character of the animal rather than just anatomical details.
One of the strengths of wildlife art is its ability to tell a wide variety of stories. In my paintings I try to bring out the individuality of each animal by capturing it’s essence as it goes about its everyday life. I portray many endangered species, hoping that bringing these animals to life in my art will promote awareness of their plight. A supporter of World Wildlife Fund and Ducks Unlimited and a Signature Member of Artists for Conservation, I hope to give back to the wonderful animals that I paint.
