"Spirit Wolf" by Wesley Dunlop - Original
Artist Statement
“Being born and raised on Vancouver Island, I care deeply about our environment and the wildlife residing in it. Takaya's life story and shocking demise really struck a chord in my heart and I wanted to be a part of the change we need in our society to see these beautiful animals protected. Amazingly, I did not learn of Takaya's murder until after I had finished this piece titled 'Spirit Wolf', this was almost immediately before the incident. It seems that our collective consciousness or a connection between Takaya and myself drew this vision out of me. Rest in peace, Takaya. You will never be forgotten.”
Artist Bio
Wesley Dunlop, a self-taught Victoria based airbrush artist, has been honing his painting skills since 2015. His work is influenced by nature, the universe, fantasy & science fiction, hip-hop, & urban art. Wesley combines realism with elegant atmospherics & sometimes expressive abstract elements. Utilizing a bold colour palette and contrasting textures he creates powerful works of illumination & depth. He displays much versatility in subject matter, painting anything from portraits to landscapes, wildlife & more.
Artist Statement
“Being born and raised on Vancouver Island, I care deeply about our environment and the wildlife residing in it. Takaya's life story and shocking demise really struck a chord in my heart and I wanted to be a part of the change we need in our society to see these beautiful animals protected. Amazingly, I did not learn of Takaya's murder until after I had finished this piece titled 'Spirit Wolf', this was almost immediately before the incident. It seems that our collective consciousness or a connection between Takaya and myself drew this vision out of me. Rest in peace, Takaya. You will never be forgotten.”
Artist Bio
Wesley Dunlop, a self-taught Victoria based airbrush artist, has been honing his painting skills since 2015. His work is influenced by nature, the universe, fantasy & science fiction, hip-hop, & urban art. Wesley combines realism with elegant atmospherics & sometimes expressive abstract elements. Utilizing a bold colour palette and contrasting textures he creates powerful works of illumination & depth. He displays much versatility in subject matter, painting anything from portraits to landscapes, wildlife & more.
Artist Statement
“Being born and raised on Vancouver Island, I care deeply about our environment and the wildlife residing in it. Takaya's life story and shocking demise really struck a chord in my heart and I wanted to be a part of the change we need in our society to see these beautiful animals protected. Amazingly, I did not learn of Takaya's murder until after I had finished this piece titled 'Spirit Wolf', this was almost immediately before the incident. It seems that our collective consciousness or a connection between Takaya and myself drew this vision out of me. Rest in peace, Takaya. You will never be forgotten.”
Artist Bio
Wesley Dunlop, a self-taught Victoria based airbrush artist, has been honing his painting skills since 2015. His work is influenced by nature, the universe, fantasy & science fiction, hip-hop, & urban art. Wesley combines realism with elegant atmospherics & sometimes expressive abstract elements. Utilizing a bold colour palette and contrasting textures he creates powerful works of illumination & depth. He displays much versatility in subject matter, painting anything from portraits to landscapes, wildlife & more.