: : Artist : :
: : Chael : :

chaelwhale@yahoo.com

 

I've been drawing all my life. Besides abstract thinking, the natural world is my major source of inspiration, and has been ever since I picked up a pencil. Its creatures, plants and landscapes are amazing works of art in themselves, and I have spent considerable time researching both their scientific and artistic aspects. I started out as a traditional artist, and only recently did I branch out into fantasy, surreal and anime themes, and even then I rely on nature for inspiration and structure plus my creative whims. I am naturally drawn to exotic, aboriginal, and mysterious themes, people, creatures and ideas, and hopefully this is evident in my work.

I love water, the ocean and all the creatures that live in it. Ever since I can remember I've been fascinated with whales, dolphins, fish and shells, so it's only natural for me to focus on this element in my art. Mermaids have become my favorite subject. As a college student, my majors are Fine Arts and Linguistics. Living in several countries and speaking 5 languages has greatly influenced my art and has given me many opportunities closed to many by language barriers. In the future I hope to make a full-time career as a professional artist/designer and develop myself further as a creative person.