Ursine Cycles by Darla Slee, Mixed Media
Artist Statement
As a child, I always wanted to go on an adventure. One in which I would travel to distant lands (or the distant past), encounter a bit of danger, and meet fantastical creatures. Since these things aren’t easily done by children, I turned to my imagination to escape from the ordinary and spent many hours drawing and making paper toys for myself. These early pastimes engendered in me a lifelong passion for creating. As an adult, I find inspiration from folklore, history, speculative fiction, music, and the Colorado landscape. I endeavor to create fantastical realms with fun characters in order to delight, provoke thought, or leave the viewer feeling unsettled. I have taken various drawing classes, but remain in many ways self-taught. Currently, I reside in the Springs with my witty partner, Jeremiah, and a goofy cat named Kira.
