For Canadian artistKatharine Burns, the sea is an endless source of inspiration.
Its vastness evokes tranquility, while its crashing waves remind us of its immense strength.
Based out of Nova Scotia, Burns has a front row seat to the domineering beauty of the coast.
Nova Scotia is a wellspring of inspiration, especially for marine artists, she says.
There is so much to discover here.
Burns has been passionate about art since she was a little girl.
Observing the way water ebbs and flows is important in depicting it in a realistic way, Burns says.
I am not simply replicating reference photos pixel-by-pixel.
I admire those artists who do, but I am an impatient painter.
That said, water is an inherently challenging subject to realistically depict.
Starting out I was completely intimidated by the subject.
Realism artists can spend their entire careers trying to perfect it, which I am still trying to do.
It may sound cliche, but I really am living my dream.
I dont think I will ever tire of painting it.
Canadian artist Katharine Burns captures the duality of the ocean in highly detailed, large-scale paintings.
Its vastness evokes tranquility, while its crashing waves remind us of its immense strength.
I admire those artists who do, but I am an impatient painter.
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My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Katharine Burns.
