doanart


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doanart
City: Sherrill
Country: United States
Joined: Feb 2008

*Please note that the images in my gallery are professional digital scans. The depth and range of colors are limited to the capability of the monitor that the image is being viewed on. Some colors might appear less saturated and others, such as metallics, will not be visible from any monitor. If you are interested in purchasing a print or an original, you can request a high-res crop of an image.

Born in N. Kingstown, RI in 1970, under the name, Antony Galbraith, DoAn found artistic expression early in life. As a child he was fascinated by birds, animals, and the natural world—often spending much of his time drawing and painting what he observed.

In 2002, he took Buddhist precepts and was given the dharma name DoAn, which means “Way of Peace”. He spent two years learning traditional Asian brush painting and calligraphy. It was a result of his study and practice of Buddhism that he was able to find a new artistic direction.

DoAn’s work compares different cultures, combines mythologies, folklore, and the natural world to create paintings that mix representational, abstract and expressionist styles. Rich, saturated color is often the unifying thread to his varied range of work. Meditation is also an important element in the creation of his work.

To learn more about DoAn visit his blog at www.doanart.blogspot.com

All artwork and text © Copyright 2005-2008 DoAn Art (Antony Galbraith). All Rights Reserved. Any downloading, copying or use of images on this website is strictly prohibited without the express written consent by Antony Galbraith.

Journal Entries

The Morrigan: The Dark Mother DIVINE FEMININE Challenge Winner

Posted 2 days ago, 10 comments so far.

Challenges: A Balancing Act

Posted 2 months ago.

Looking before Leaping Forward

Posted 3 months ago, 2 comments so far.

Not connecting

Posted 4 months ago.

All That is Nature Feature THANK YOU

Posted 6 months ago.

The Spiral and a New Logo

Posted 7 months ago.

Hallowe'en the ending and the beginning

Posted 8 months ago, 2 comments so far.

The Orphan Act Bill -- The End of Free Creative Expression?

Posted 9 months ago.

Thoughts on the Harvest

Posted 9 months ago, 1 comment so far.

Humans and Honeybees: a long history of cooperation

Posted 9 months ago.

Writing

Helping the Bees

Last year in America, a third of the honeybee population disappeared, which came after losing a third of the population the year before. This is happening all over the world…

"Crow, She Brought Light" featured "In the Beginning - Ancient Practices"

Thanks so much for featuring my painting “Crow, She Brought Light” in the “In the Beginning – Ancient Practices” group. Please take a moment to check out the painting,…

Midwinter Teachings

In the Northern Hemisphere, we have arrived at the midpoint between winter solstice and the spring equinox. In the ancient times this was a time to acknowledge that spring was not so far away, despite…

Sun Dogs: Reading the Message

About Sun Dogs and understanding the messages Nature delivers.

Happy Winter Solstice

Celebrate the Winter Solstice! It doesn’t have to be about religion, just about creativity, warmth and gathering together!

Winter Deer

Winter Deer / The sky is an endless white plain. / Snow falls in silent drifts…

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