Rae has been interested in all aspects of
art, sculpture and design since an early age. Initially, he dabbled
in pencil drawing and sculpture. In his teens, he painted in oils and
water colours. During his formative years, he studied the techniques
of the great masters of the Renaissance period, abstract expressionist
and impressionist.
Admiration for the works and techniques of wild life artists such as
Robert Bateman, John Seerey Lester and Ron Parker significantly influenced
Rae’s gravitation to wild life art. He is a self taught realist.
In 1997, Rae had Robert Bateman critique some of his paintings. His
positive comments and recommendations provided the impetus for Rae to
pursue painting more seriously. What began as a hobby, soon became a
passion.
His love of nature and animals has motivated him to use the vibrant
colours of his palette to portray subjects that are brought to life
on his canvas. He believes that being able to express oneself through
various media forms is an incredible gift that should be nurtured.
In spite of the fact that Rae seldom exhibited his works, several of
his paintings adorn the walls of prominent homes in Canada, the U.S.A.,
Mexico, Australia and the Caribbean. |
