John M. Kowarski BA., M.Sc.Ed., MASF.
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Hand painted feather of a Majestic loon, on a golden pond, a gift from mother nature.
Lynx, Bobcat, member of wildcat family in North America. A stealthy hunter
Unique, feather painting of a Bald Eagle, in acrylics, crying out for freedom. Thus it's title "Freedom's Cry" - a messenger from the "Great Spirit"
painted feather , in acrylics of a Blue Jay, calling to its mate. A "Blue Marvel" a gift from Mother Nature
Hand painted raptor. A magnificent Great Horned Owl "The Great Horned Owl's Glare", depicts, a spirit of wisdom, a spirit of the night, a raptor.
A unique, acrylic, hand painted feathered wing entitled "Spirit of the Hawk" depicting the the majesty and reverance of this raptor - a hawk.
"Kestrel", also known as the Sparrow Hawk. One landed on a wire, as I sat exhausted on a log,from a tramps through the woods. It was the motivation of the canvas piece.
Feather painting ofJonathan Livingston Seagull, in search of perfection, "beyond some distant shore."
Hand painted "Giraffe",on a wild turkey feather in acrylics. One of the giants on the Serengeti Plain.
Painted feather of a magnificent loon, at sunset, it's wings raised, the sky and lake ablze
Unique, hand painted feather of an Osprey, or fish hawk. A member of the raptors, waiting for the return of its mate
Painted feather, in acrylics, of the Bald Eagle, a messenger of the Great Spirit, revered by the first nations, aboriginals and north american indians
Hand painted feather, in acrylics, of a Canada Goose, against a lunar moon, a night the great migration begins
John was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. As a youngster, he spent much of his time, in the outdoors exploring "small pockets of wonders" that nature provided. Summers found him in the "Kawarthas" roaming the backwoods in search of chipmunks, rabbit and deer. He became an avid hunter, and had many opportunites to get close to wildlife and the environment. He was touched by "Mother Nature" and her rhythms.
Over time, John replaced the rifle with a paint brush and now captures that mystery in his art work. His very personal and unique interpretations, on hand painted feather, canvas, canoe paddle, or in miniature, come from a deep and abiding commitment to awaken in others , an awareness and appreciation of our links and interconnectedness with nature.
As an educator and art teacher, he passed on, not only his artistic skills, but also his love of our planet's wonders.
Ostensibly a self-taught artist, John's primary medium is acrylics. The detail and depth of understanding depicted within each work of art, promotes respect for nature and her gifts. No matter what the subject, John breathes life and a spirit into it. Much as our aboriginials, understand the timelessness of the land and natural history, John sees in his art that same essence.
His works, which can be found in corporate and private collections, characterize the respect that Native Americans have for "Mother Earth" and their belief that we are merely transients on our planet and "Earth Keepers" for our grand children and future generations.
From his home, Nature's Spirit Studio, in the Kawarthas, John continues to pursue his passion for painting and his love of the outdoors.
EVENTS / NEWS
"Artist Day"
Whetung Gallery, May 18, 2010
Cobourg Lion's Art Festival
July 1 st weekend, 2010
Buckhorn Fine Art Festival
Aug. 12 - 15, 2010
Kawartha Arts Festival
Sept. 1 st weekend, 2010
Victoria County Studio Tour
Sept 27 - 28 and Oct. 4 - 5, 2010
"Meet the Artist" ,
Whetung Gallery, Oct . 11 - 12,
2010
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