RICHARD LORENZ

Creator of the popular series...'BE THE BIRD'!

Self taught in a style he calls - ‘Whimsical Be-Real-ism’, Richard paints in traditional as well as digital mediums. “In the realm of all things symbolic...birds and feathers have held a certain fascination for me.  My earliest drawings as a toddler were of birds and flying.  Indeed, I drew every kind of bird imaginable.  Working mostly in oils, I  consumed the works of Audubon and other notable ornithologists both past and present.  1998 was memorable with my winning entry in the prestigious Louisiana Duck-Stamp competition.”

Richard’s work can be found in galleries, art exhibitions and private collections world wide.

YES...THERE IS A MESSAGE TO MY MADNESS!

I created my series - ‘Be the Bird’ - as a reminder that each Bird is unique.  There is not another Bird quite like you.  You are one of a kind.  You are here on purpose...for a purpose.  God makes no mistakes.  What ever your perceived challenges are, remember these are the opportunities that define you...that make you unique.

It seems to be the most difficult thing these days (especially young people...of all ages), to find the real YOU...the person buried beneath the turmoil of this world.  Our society seems hell bent on determining who you are through whatever means possible:  TV, radio, social media, internet, music, peer pressure, social, geo-political, gender, work, religion, ethnic propaganda...and the list goes on.  We are so bombarded each and every moment of each and ever day about who we should be, look like, sound like, what we should eat, how we should dress...indeed...who we should be, that we may have totally forgotten (or have never known) who we are!  The beginning of all 'Truth' is to know ones self.  Who do you think you are!?

My paintings of 'Birdz' are of you guys!  I love watching (Bird watching) people in their natural habitat, going about their perceived 'normal' existence, unaware of the inspiration I receive from them on a daily basis.  There is always that one Bird that stands out from the flock.  This is the Bird not afraid to spread her/his wings.  You know the one...big feathers, lots of color, quirky, a bit messy, insecure, but facing the world head on with an unwavering determination to be 'Real'.  These are the Birdz I paint.  The ones who make us believe that no matter what the circumstances, no matter the limitations, we all have the potential to fly above the madness and discover the real, authentic Bird that lives inside.

My series - 'BE THE BIRD' - is a whimsical bird's eye view...of the real YOU."

“You already have wings...'BE THE BIRD'!”