The Nature of Seeing
Painter writer, teacher and art historian Kesler Woodward and wildlife photographer, lecturer and writer Paul Bannick present The Nature of Seeing. They draw inspiration from the natural world, but each sees nature differently and interprets it in his own unique style and medium. The two artists in conversation will discuss the differences and similarities in how they view nature and demonstrate, through example, results of their creative efforts.
Woodward served as curator of visual arts at Alaska State Museum and as artistic director of the Visual Arts Center of Alaska. He is an emeritus professor of art at University of Alaska Fairbanks, where he chaired the Art Department and taught for two decades before he retired in 2000 to paint full time.
Bannick specializes in natural history with a focus on birds and habitat. His first book, The Owl and the Woodpecker, is one of the most popular bird books in the country. His traveling exhibit that explores habits of owls and woodpeckers and ways their life histories are intertwined was seen at the Burke Museum. Bannick has appeared on numerous NPR programs including Travels with Rick Steves and BirdNote. His work has appeared in Audubon, Sunset, Birds and Blooms, Pacific Northwest Magazine, Seattle Times, Smithsonian’s Guide to North American Birds and more. Blue Heron Art Center 19704 Vashon Hwy
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