Julie Archibald
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My name is Julie Archibald and I am a woodcarver currently living in Southampton Ontario. I grew up in the Guelph area and moved to Southampton full-time about 12 years ago.
As a child, I was always always drawing something. I moved to painting with acrylics as a teen. In early adulthood, I discovered a love of wood and started to explore wood carving. I shared a passion for birds with my father and it inspired much of my work. I grew up in the country, and I was surrounded by nature, aviaries and exotic birds for pets. Carving birds was on an obvious next step and recently I find my carving evolving into other areas. I have always had a love of nature, the outdoors and gardening. I love plant material, the birds they attract, and the entire design aspect of gardening. It is reflected in my art. Creating is a large part of who who I am, a gardener, photographer, painter, decorator, and woodcarver. Since moving to Southampton, I have found the time, space, and inspiration to really make art a larger part of my life. I feel at peace and balance, when I sit back and reflect on my latest project. I see family and friends in each piece, their inspiration, love, and support, have helped my creations. I find my art evolving and becoming a bit more abstract. I don’t feel the need to stay within the lines, but to delve deeper and feel stronger as I find my truth. I feel less as I do more. I don’t fear the lack of perfection but bathe in its beauty. Julie Archibald 519-820-2001 [email protected] |
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