Wildlife Conservation Soapstone Sculptor, Carver & Artist
Dawna Robertson
"Spirit of the Stone" Biography
&
Sampler of Artistry
Biography - "Spirit of the Stone"
Dawna Robertson, Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada
Below my Biography you will find some samples of the artistry you will find on my website. Enjoy!
This page was last updated: January 16, 2010
Spirit Bears & The Spirit Bear Youth Coalition (Specialty)
Photo: Courtesy of Simon Jackson,
Spirit Bear Youth Coalition
Custom Painted Clothing, Gourds & Sketches
Sampler of Sold Sculptures (Achievements)
Custom Wildlife Pyrography Leather (Design Burnt in)
Client Testimonials Section
"SAMPLER OF ARTISTRY"
PLEASE CLICK ON THE PHOTOS below the headings
whichwill link you to the page they are on. Thank you for your interest in my artistry! Dawna
"Carving in Progress" Section
Shows the different stages of carving sculptures
Including Wildlife Rehabilitation Stories
Event Photos
Portfolio
Wildlife Conservation Stone Sculptor
A "Sustainable & Environmental Art Form"
Stones: Soapstone, Alabaster,
Chlorite & Wonderstone
Specializing in Wildlife & Animals
Now offering Soapstone Sculptures of Dogs/Cats
WILDLIFE APPAREL ETC..
T-SHIRTS/SWEATSHIRTS,MUGS, GREETING CARDS & TOTES
Pyrography Artist
The Art of sketching while burning illustrations of
wildlife into leather/suede jackets.
Artist:
Wildlife Illustration/Sketches/Line Drawings
Clientele/Specialties:
Wildlife Conservationalists & Naturalists
Individual Art Collectors
Family Heirlooms
Wildlife Enthusiasts
ECO Awards/Gifts
Memorial Tributes in Soapstone
Pet Owners
Canadian Corporate Art Awards & Gifts
International "Made in Canada" Art/Gifts
Corporate/Environmental/Sustainable Business Visions
Dawna Robertson was born to portray wildlife bursting with spirit and personalilty. She has always had a special place in her heart connecting her to wildlife, marine mammals and dogs. Dawna extends heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful foundation of her art teachers who believed in her abilities, her supportive family, friends & clients but most of all....the purest and greatest love of all...her daughter, Holley.
Dawna grew up in Toronto, Canada studying advanced Illustration & Graphic Arts at Northern Secondary School. Throughout her life she excelled at two dimensional fine arts but only returned to the three dimensional art of soapstone eight years ago after initially completing one in public school. While on childhood vacations, she was always fascinated by the monuments, totems and sculptures they visited. Dawna would always stop and be in absolute "awe" of not only the sculpture, but how the Sculptor must have felt as they made what she was so fascinated by. During her public school days, her art teacher saw talent in her after completing a carving on an Inuit and encouraged her parents to buy additional stone. The stones sat in her family home untouched, until her parents moved and asked her if she wanted to try carving soapstone again. Although she didn't have the proper equipment at the time, she loved working with the "spirit of the stone". She decided the best route for her would be to experiment with the proportion, movement and emotions of wildlife in clay for a full year before pursuing the profession of a Sculptor. Dawna considers her sculpting as a natural God given gift which required her to hone her skills. Through alot of determination, trial and error and the willingness to ask others to share their knowledge and expertise she has created a specialized field combining wildlife, animals and human emotions.
Dawna invariably uses real life stories of wildlife from her strong wildlife rehabilitation centre connections to portray wildlife in a way which is both fascinating, touching and educational. Her eye for translating that into her sculpting amazes even experienced wildlife keepers as she somehow releases not just the spirit of the stone but the animal as well which is a rare find in the sculpting arena. Dawna excels at putting that "certain sparkle" and quality of character which brings the animals to life, even if it is a memorial tribute with a heartfelt humanity instilled.
Dawna's mission is to raise the awareness of the importance of animals on our planet whether they be wildlife, marine life or pets. She wants to project their beauty, spirit and challenges of survival which distinctly parallel human emotions and spirit. Dawna achieves this by injecting her own heart which has been "life sculpted" by being a special needs mom to her daughter. Their incredible bond, oceans of emotions and need for advocacy on their life's journey makes her work filled with sentiment, raw emotions and a very special, devoted kind of love filled with pride. Numerous clients have said that Dawna's artistry would not be what it is today, if it were not for her life's journey and her sincere reverance for animals.
Dawna has garnered the recognition and appreciation for her uniquely expressed wildlife sculpture around the globe. Her clients comments in her "Testimonials" and "Guest Book" sections of this website speak for themselves as do her sculptures and artistry. She studies wildlife with great reverence, fascination and detail while educating herself in their proportions, spirits, habitats, families, emotions, movements and need for conservancy. Dawna's most interesting masterpieces are ones which have simply unfolded before her own eyes and left an emotional impact of a warm and understanding spirit in a way which could only be carved and released in stone.
Dawna welcomes every client and artistic endeavour with a burst of creative energy and warm confidence. She personifies a very down to earth person with a zest for making a difference in the lives of both wildlife and humanity with only the greatest respect and pride. She welcomes the opportunities to personally discuss her clients needs while ensuring their own personal, corporate or global mission statements are met. Dawna enables clients and future carvers inside her studio by viewing and following her "Carvings In Progress" Section.
Dawna has proudly partnered her
Conservation & Environmental Efforts with:
The Spirit Bear Youth Coalition - 6 Million Members Worldwide
Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation - Calgary, Alberta
Building a Sustainable Future - Earth Rangers - Woodbridge, Ont.
Resident Environmental Sculptor
Sustainable Partnerships - Seneca College Centre for the Built Environment - Markham, Ontario
Sustainable Partnerships - International in Estonia
Prince's Trust - UK
Tallinn University - Tallinn, Estonia
The Canadian Whale Institute - Bolton, Ontario
McMichael Canadian Art Collection - Kleinburg, Ontario,
(Past Artist in Residence & Course Instructor)
"Beautiful One" - Grevy's Zebra
Owner Holley Robertson
(Daughter)
Wildlife Leather Pyrography Jacket
On-Line Gallery Store
Feature Stories
Dawna with "Gandalf" the Great Grey Owl Sculpture (Memorial Tribute)
Beavers (Specialty)
Beaver Sculptures & Rehabilitation Stories
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I hope you have enjoyed viewing my revised Biography & Sampler Page. If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your interest in my artistry. Dawna
Wildlife & Animal
Custom Painted Pendants
(Incl. Memorial Pendants)
"Our Sacred Animal Kingdom" Series (Ltd. Edition Prints)
&
Sample of
Line Drawing
Custom Painted Heartfelt Memorial Pendants (Below) ******Additional Pendants can be viewed at the
BOTTOM of my Sold Gallery Page
Part 2 of The Gallery Store Page
"Our Sacred Animal Kingdom" Collectors Series
Wildlife Pen/Ink Line Drawings & Sketches
Connecting Wildlife with Heartfelt Humanity through Stories
Sampler - There are more than 35 prints with meanings and stories available. They are also available for viewing at the Rock Shop of Kleinburg (Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada)
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Dawna Robertson
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Dawna Robertson
Artist/Soapstone Sculptor
