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I'm primarily a self-taught artist,
but have also studied with several world-renowned artists including
John Seerey-Lester, John Banovich and Mort Solberg. I have a
passion for Florida marinelife, wildlife and seascapes, and humbly
attempt to capture what I see onto canvas, allowing viewers to
experience the beauty and diversity of nature. I paint in a variety
of mediums, including watercolor, acrylic and oil, and ultimately
hope to tell a story with my art.
I've had several careers, including
charter captain and sports-fishing columnist, and never dreamed
that my childhood interest in drawing would bring me into the
world of a full-time artist, but I've been doing just that since
2002. I try to tell a story with my art at every turn -- I love
the action created by a powerful sailfish chasing a lure, the
serenity of a sandhill crane lazily poised at a lake's edge,
and the innocence of a baby loggerhead turtle on its way to a
destined journey. My most recent project is something I call
'new vintage' and it was inspired by all the wonderful illustrators/artists
of the mid-century who took us to places we had never been before.
The series is certainly a family project, as my wife Nicole has
been the model for the paintings, and also gathers the historical
reference material. I love the fun elements and locations that
I've captured in the series to date, and am working on more to
add to the collection.
Thanks for visiting my site and please keep checking in to see
more!
--Brendan Coudal
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