doanart

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Name: 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