There is a wondrous energy, a freshness associated with painting from life. “Life is a miraculous gift, and one has a responsibility to realize the great beauty and wonder of the creation. In a grand landscape, within the beauty and innocence of a small child, or even in a small detail in the design of a leaf – all are sources of inspiration for my work.” The moments captured by Douglas Ball are striking works. His landscapes give us a glimpse of nature’s extraordinary power. His portraits are contemplative and unaffected…they become tiny vignettes portrayed on canvas.
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