Next Step Lucy (Yu) Lawes Drawing inspiration from religious paintings

Drawing inspiration from religious paintings

and magentas harken back to the pointillism of Georges Seurat

and his paintings have appeared in national and international publications

Oil on Paper Mounted on panel

and The Crocker Museum of Art in Sacramento

Next Step Lucy (Yu) Lawes Drawing inspiration from religious paintingsDetails About Oil on canvas 12 x 16 in. 2022 Framing included Toronto based artist Richard Ahnert takes anthropomorphic painting to a new level, lacing it with a quiet, yet unmistakable animism an abiding kinship between human and animal. He uses the relationship between animals and humans to explore themes of emotion, metaphor, and narrative with a satirical twist. Storytelling, understated humour, and deep reflection are at the heart of his