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The Realms of Artorius
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Striking works of fantasy in
voluptuous oils
...the wacky Christmas humor of
The Messenger
... illustrating the bizarre works of
fiction by Allan Artorius
The Jungle
Feature artist:
Art Jonker, of Vancouver, British
Columbia, entered the world of painting through an unlikely
experience - a motorcycle accident. For a period of years
his life was turned upside down and he struggled in search of a
career that would be compatible with his new circumstances.
A friend put him up to the challenge of drawing and he
was instantly hooked.
Have you ever wondered what it was like
2.5 million years ago when mermaids ruled the earth?
Art Jonker continues to be fascinated by
the sea and all of its creatures, both real and imaginary.
Art Jonker's Pacific Mermaids
Sailboat en route to Lord Howe Island
Migrating Mermaids, Art Jonker
Painting allowed Art Jonker to dream and
travel far beyond the constraints of normal life.
Art enjoys sharing his fascination and inspiration whenever he
can.
Art rapidly progressed from drawing to
painting with acrylic and oil paints. He studied the
techniques of the Masters, taking a particular interest in the
Impressionist period, the Fauves, the Canadian Group of Seven,
Emily Carr and the old Dutch Masters. He also studied
life drawing, and continues to take an interest in the human
form.
At home in his studio, Art Jonker paints
with a brush connected to a special mouth stick.
Art has developed his own style that
emphasizes color and texture. He continues to experiment
with a selection of styles and subject matter. A large
portion of his work is shown on this site!
Copyright Art Jonker
