Seagulls lead the way by Akvile Lawrence (2010)

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Description A 'Hallberg-Rassy' yacht crosses a Swedish archipelago under the close escort of a flock of seagulls.Note that the original is 15'x11' and prints made larger than this may result in strange effects.The summer days are long in Sweden and a national passion is to spend the holidays in the archipelago along the coast. It may be that a younger generation chooses the noise and vibration of motorboats, however, there is still a large following for the classic sailboats, those that allow you to glide quietly, experiencing nature and its wildlife, without disturbing it. Seagulls are perhaps not the most romantic of birds, but their ubiquitous presence means that they cannot be ignored and certainly in this painting, they appear to fly right out of the page at you.

Akvile Lawrence, Norrköping
Member Since January 2011
Artist Statement Akvile's roots as an artist began with exposure through several generations of professional artists in her family: her mother (a professional textile designer and artist) and grandfather (a professional designer and maker of furniture and wooden sculptures). From an early age, Akvile specialized in wildlife paintings and portait paintings. A classical training together with an ability to see the life in her surroundings allows Akvile's acrylic paintings to have a dynamic feeling, capturing the inner soul of the people and animals she paints.

In later years, Akvile developed a passion for classical furniture and interiors, using these as the inspiration for her own designs. Most recently Akvile has teamed up with a Canadian ébéniste (cabinet maker with specialization in marquetry) which led to the formation of Classical Luxury. The result is a company that offers paintings (wildlife and portrait), custom furniture and designs/patterns for those who wish to try themselves.