The Lion's Pride vol. 2 (Jun. 2014) | Page 128

121 Bristle Cone Pine Claire Chatters-Elf Nature inspires me. This painting was based off a photograph I took of a bristle cone pine when I was visiting Arizona. Ultimately I plan work in the field of Natural Science Illustration combining my loves; art and science. The ability to accurately depict subjects is valuable and I am very detail oriented so it is a challenge I like taking on. I also enjoy being more free and expressive when doing personal art. It’s fun to watch an image unfold. Simple brush strokes can create unpredictable effects that surprise me and I hope I never stop being surprised. TOC