Artist Biographies ~ Art Unseen Studio & Gallery

Biography Petrus Boots

Name: .................................................. Petrus Henricus Boots

Birth Date: ................................................ November 27, 1959

Birthplace: ................................................ Alkmaar, Holland

Emigrated: ............................ May of 1966 to Ontario, Canada

Mediums: Graphite Pencil on Artboard, Oil on Canvas, C.G.I.

Style: ...................................................... Unconfined Realism

Subject: ................................. The Human Form, Truth, Spirit, The Red Rocks…

Inspirations:

The need for a change of consciousness within our world and the individuals who devote their lives to these efforts. The landscape of the Southwest. The subtle curves of the female form and of course the Light which makes it all possible.

Current Projects:

Oil Painting 71"x 40" of a Southwest red rock landscape which personally holds significance beyond the physical, entering the Spiritual. The oil painting in progress is first on the list of things to do but at the moment is still taking a back seat to other projects. Other projects include such things as finishing a commissioned oil painting of a cottage on Little Loon Lake, updating this web site, adding to my journal along with keeping the Art Unseen and Stefanie Clark websites updated. Also, taking all responsibility for production and distribution on personally, Art Unseen Studio and Gallery www.artunseen.com at 761 Jacks Lake Road, Apsley Ontario is now open throughout the summer, Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00am to 5:00pm and during the winter by appointment (705 656 2705).

Current Location and Circumstance:

Living in the woods surrounding Jack’s Lake, Ontario Canada, along with partner Stefanie Clark (also an artist) and daughter Samsara. When we find time, taking the boat out on Jack's Lake and discovering the beauty which surrounds us. Along with that, still looking forward to re-exploring the red rocks of Southwest.

Email: petrus@petrusboots.com

Biography Stefanie Clark

Name: Stefanie Clark

Birth Date: September 27, 1969

Birthplace: Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Mediums: Pen & Ink on Artboard, Colored Pencil on Artboard, Computer Generated Imaging and fusions of all the above.

Style: Symbolic Realism (...in transition)

Subject: The Animal Kingdom, Nature, Human Spirit...

Inspirations: The effect of light and shadow within Nature. Life experience. The old Masters and individuals as represented by the links below.

Reproduction Mediums: Limited Edition Lithographic Prints, Cards, Silkscreen on Garments, Limited and Open Edition Giclẽe

Her Story:     Over a span of almost twenty years, Stefanie has developed her talent in several areas including pen and ink, coloured pencil, and silkscreen design. With the advancement of computer technology, she has embraced this new tool as well in the creation and enhancement of her pieces. Born in Kingston, Ontario in 1969, Stefanie grew up on a farm, and spent most of her childhood cartooning and doodling. In 1990, after her final year of schooling in graphic design, she applied her talent to her own calling, and in the following fifteen years created a body of work that varies enormously.
     Many things awaken Stefanie’s inspiration. The effect of light and shadow within Nature is a major influence, and she has also made photography one of her treasured respites. Dreams and visions, the old masters, the ancient ways of the First Peoples, and the beauty of archetype and classical lines … these are all elements that drive her creative process.
     For most of her life Stefanie has pursued her artistic career with intent to convey her respect for all life, and wishes to invoke in others a humble appreciation of the diversity and beauty that is our planet. If her art brings a spark of this wonder to the eye of the viewer, then a little bit of light has been added to the world. Undoubtedly Stefanie will be exploring new subject matter, in hopes of expressing her profound empathy for our world of today.
     Currently living in the forest surrounding Apsley, Ontario, Stefanie and her partner Petrus have recently opened their home to the public as Art Unseen Studio and Gallery. It is here where she displays a diverse selection of her originals. Together they raise their daughter Samsara, and Stefanie continues to create, building her body of work and enjoying the peace of Nature.

E-mail: stefanie@stefanieclark.com