Blaine Myles, a retired languages teacher, is a visual artist based in Newfoundland and Labrador. Having previously been best known for his ink and mixed media sketching, slate and plastics, Myles’ most recent works are predominantly of sealskin.
The subject matter of his pieces speaks to the rich visual landscapes and fauna of Newfoundland and Labrador, anchoring their larger, and intrinsic “sense of place”. Myles has sold internationally (principally online), and undertakes commission work upon request.
From the artist:
“I am a minimalist by nature; I often see the world in silhouette. Less is more. The suggestion of shape and movement lends itself easily to the combined media of sealskin with watercolour and ink.
I’m most inspired by the dynamic lines of Newfoundland’s natural world, but in ways that capture this complexity in the simple play between shading and shape. It’s in the meeting of the perfectly detailed natural materials with the simplicity of their graphic placement that creates resonance. It speaks to the stark and austere quality of Newfoundland’s beauty.”