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Rafiki's Art Studio™'s Interests
General
"MY ART"
Ashakiran
Everything in creation has its appointed painter or poet and remains in bondage like the princess in the fairy tale 'til its appropriate liberator comes to set it free. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Aiyetoro"
"I am still far from being what I want to be, but with God's help I shall succeed ~Vincent van Gogh
Music
"Flying Man" (Gibbon) Pastel on paper 2007 (C)
"Mama"1992 Charcoal Gorilla
Movies
Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures. ~Henry Ward Beecher
"Majestic"; Lion in Pastel
"Dia" pastel on canvas
This one was done about 16 years ago"Rafiki" Charcoal
Television
Books are Better!
Books
"THE HOLY BIBLE"
"Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art." -Leonardo da Vinci
Heroes
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MY HEROS "Jesus Christ" , "My husband Jim"(the most loving,sweetest and most patient man I ve ever Known), "My Children"(who Inspire me to be a better person everyday)
My Mother Linda and My Late Father Lee York (also an artist), ,"My friends",(You know who you are, and I am so thankful for you!) Dian Fossey,Walt Disney other heros...um...(Too many to name,so heres a few "Educators", "Our service men and women", and people who will stand up for others, loving unconditionally. "Anyone who respects others". "People that go the extra mile and fight for positive change". These are my Heroes!
"WEll I AM AN ARTIST!" "Eclectic" in mood,thought and creatively
"Loving Gods Creation"
Anita York Chase
AKA "RAFIKI"
I am a Self Taught,Eclectic,Freelance Artist from Southern California
My Interest In Apes and Wildlife Art started as a child watching Lowland Gorillas at the Los Angeles Zoo; this fascination grew into a passion for Apes and Monkeys that has lasted a life time. While living in San Diego in the early ninety's I took my passion for the greater Apes and Monkeys to the next level and began a three year artistic study of Lowland Gorilla individuals and their family's at the San Diego Zoo.
The very word - GORILLA - holds me in awe: "Half man and half beast." Early 19Th century drawings usually depicted Gorillas looking more like King Kong Monsters. It is my desire to convey to the viewer of my artwork a thought best described by naturalist George B. Schaler of the Wildlife Conservation Society: No one looks into a Gorillas eyes- intelligent, gentle, vulnerable can remain unchanged.
~Thanking God every day for a talent that helps me to clear my mind, and my spirit allowing me to share in "His Creation" My art allows for me to help in the support of various wildlife organizations , while helping in the support of my family.
All of my images(photos,art, ect.) are copywritten, so please do not use them with out permission, it's against the law
"Aikila" (means complete) 2007 (C) Pastel on paper
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Who I'd like to meet:
"Those who carry on the work of the Late Dian Fossey
Jane Goodall
"KoKo"
"Jim" Exterior House Paint on canvas
~ a Big "Thank You" to Jim (My Husband and best Friend) for giving me wings to fly , "I wouldnt be able to do this without you "Thank you" for always seeing the bigger picture~
"My Kids"(I am proud toknow you now, and cant wait to watch and know you in the future, you are all fine People who shine in this world")
"I Love you and You are My Masterpieces!!!"
"be good!"
For Unique Original Gifts and prints!
Copyright (c) 2008 Anita Chase All Rights Reserved
The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration ~Frida Kahlo
"Mirror,Mirror" Me painting "Torn"
Copyright (c) 2007 Anita Chase All Rights Reserved
I love that song ! ;-) He hee ! Hey, I added another cool one to my page this morning by Beth Neilson Chapman. They are always playing her music in our church bookstore. I need to make a playlist of Sara Groves and Beth Neilson Chapman.
It was wonderful, I cried my baby has grown up. But Kirste is a wonderful girl and they truly love each other.I will be posting pictures soon. How are you doing? Are you still working in that one position?
WEll, evidently I'm doing slightly better then you are. Poor Nita. It was sooo hot today. I was at the ranch for most of it. Not by choice, Naya wanted me to stay with her while she finished the stalls and fed the ranch. I wasn't planning on staying, my car was parked in the barn... But I stayed anyway, then just went home. Was too drained to do anything else. I hate heat too... Heat and Stupid people. My two most unfavorite things. Love you, miss you, Love, Annie
Hey hey hey! I'm swell, but the swelling eventually subsides (and leaves a bruise)! Everything aok. I have a little work to finish by Thursday, but I'm procrastinating by watching a double-feature in Hollywood tonight. Are you good?
I think the Beautiful Loser song means.....sometimes you have to lose the admirition of some to receive the appreciation of those who really love you. So, you lose out on one hand, but you are really winning. ;-)
