My artwork draws from nature, as I've always loved biology and botany as well as artistic creation. I would like my work to provide a reminder of the essential physical and spiritual human connection to the natural world. Being a romantic, I adore and am inspired by the Pre-Raphaelite painter's literary visions. My own work leans towards the illustrative tradition they sought to resurrect from the Renaissance. I hope to provide a Jungian continuance of mythology in my art, connecting the viewer with nature using current and ancient symbology. Creating a loving and dedicated representation of some detail in nature, whether it is a piece of driftwood, a flower, or a landscape view gives it importance to other people. I would like to help others anchor a spiritual connection with nature through intimate images that draw them in to appreciate the immortal beauty of life around us.
–– Autumn Kegley