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Tracey Chaykin

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Artist Tracey Chaykin Draws Realistic Paintings and Drawings Focused on Natural Surroundings

Tracey Chaykin is an award-winning artist who captures the beauty of nature in her masterful realistic paintings and drawings. Through her work, Chaykin encourages viewers to engage in conversations about environmental conservation and invites them to explore their natural surroundings. With a fusion of drawing and painterly qualities, Chaykin’s work is conceptual and thought-provoking. Today, we will explore Tracey Chaykin’s artistry and discover what makes her artwork so unique.

Tracey Chaykin – Top Featured Artist.

Tracey Chaykin is an award-winning artist who creates stunningly realistic paintings and drawings focused on her natural surroundings. Her artwork is conceptual, with a fusion of drawing and painterly qualities.

“Connected” 11″ x 14″, Colored Pencil by Tracey Chaykin.

Chaykin is a master of realism and works hard to capture minute details, so colored pencils are her go-to medium. She isn’t afraid to experiment, though, often combining different mediums with colored pencils in unique ways. For example, she may use other mediums as underpaintings with pencils over the top to add detail and depth. Her brushstrokes are carefully chosen to create texture, light, shadow, and composition. She also makes excellent use of color, often choosing vivid hues to create an atmosphere of awe and beauty.

Tracey Chaykin draws inspiration from the natural world around her, finding beauty and wonder in the various landscapes, animals, and ecosystems that make up our planet. She believes our planet is a perfect example of creativity, with its stunning colors, diverse environments, and abundance of life. Through her artwork, she aims to capture these moments of awe and beauty, sharing them with viewers in order to encourage engagement with issues such as environmental conservation. Her creative process begins by exploring her surroundings, taking in the details, and capturing her observations through sketches and photographs. She then translates these observations into beautiful, realistic paintings and drawings.

“On the Prowl” 8″ x 10″, Colored Pencil by Tracey Chaykin.

Tracey Chaykin is a master of creating breathtakingly realistic paintings and drawings focused on mother nature. Her creative process starts with deciding what subject she’ll be focusing on. She often looks to projects such as Artists, Biologists Unite for Nature, Birdwhisperer Project, or Duck Stamp competitions for inspiration, or sometimes even comes up with her own ideas. Once she’s found the perfect reference, she studies it carefully to decide what materials and techniques will best suit her project. Then, depending on her time constraints, she transfers the image to her surface or draws it freehand. Next, she lays down her chosen medium – colored pencils alone or a combination of different media – and builds up the details until the painting or drawing is complete. Every detail matters in her work, from using color and brushstrokes to focusing on texture, light, shadow, and composition. As a result, her finished pieces capture stunning realism that viewers can appreciate and get lost in.

Tracey Chaykin’s creations range from magical and imaginary to realistic and awe-inspiring. Her focus on nature and animals is especially impressive, as she captures the soul of her subjects breathtakingly. Her realistic portraits of endangered species or wild animals show an attention to detail that brings them to life with her masterful skills. The eyes of the animals seem to speak to you, drawing you into their world.

Her artwork focuses on conserving natural resources and encourages viewers to engage with the issues surrounding this subject. By depicting wildlife, landscapes, plants, and other natural elements in her pieces, she hopes to inspire people to appreciate and protect the environment. Through her work, she brings awareness to the world around us and to the beauty that can be found in nature. She aims to get people talking about the importance of caring for our environment and preserving its precious resources for future generations. Her artwork has been featured in many galleries worldwide, earning her recognition for her inspiring and thought-provoking masterpieces.

“The Chase” 5″ x 7″ Colored Pencil by Tracey Chaykin.

In addition to environmental concerns, her art reflects spiritual themes such as personal growth and transformation. She believes that we can explore inner truths and gain insight into our own lives through art. Her art allows us to explore internal and external worlds while learning how to take better care of our planet.

Whether it is a detailed portrait of an animal, a majestic landscape painting, or a symbolic piece about our inner journey, each of Tracey’s works speaks profoundly and powerfully about the importance of preserving our planet and protecting its inhabitants.

Tracey Chaykin’s use of color is vibrant and expressive, expressing the emotion of her subject matter. In many of her pieces, she uses a variety of colors to represent the different elements within her paintings or drawings. Chaykin skillfully uses color to create a sense of atmosphere, movement, and energy. In some pieces, she employs a color palette that is deliberately limited to capture a specific mood or evoke certain emotions in the viewer. By incorporating subtle changes in hues and shades, Chaykin is able to produce impressive results that stand out and bring her works to life.

Light and shadow are essential to the work of artist Tracey Chaykin, as they bring her realistic paintings and drawings to life. In many of her works, she carefully balances light and dark elements to create a sense of depth and drama. Chaykin often incorporates sunlight streaming through trees, bright sky hues, and subtle water reflections in her pieces. This helps bring attention to the details of the environment, allowing viewers to more deeply appreciate the beauty of nature. Shadow is also used to emphasize texture and form. In some pieces, areas of shadow contrast the vibrant colors of the sky or foliage. By skillfully playing with light and shadow, Chaykin creates unique images that draw the viewer into her world.

Tracey Chaykin is already looking ahead to the future of her work, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in her field. She is interested in exploring more adventurous themes, such as technology and its impacts on our environment and society. She is also eager to experiment with different materials, such as incorporating holograms into her pieces.

She also hopes to continue using her art to speak out about important issues, such as preserving our natural environments. Tracey is passionate about giving her viewers new perspectives on what it means to interact with nature and her dedication and passion show in her pieces.

Tracey Chaykin

Viviana Puello
Editor-in-Chief

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Written by Viviana Puello

Viviana is a Colombo-American Artist, Curator, Writer and Advocate for the arts. Founder of Vivid Arts Network, Create 4 Peace, Artists For A Green Planet, Author of the book “Just Be Inspired,” and an awardwinning director and producer. Viviana Puello founded ArtTour International Magazine in 2011. Since then, she has served as the CEO, Editor-in-Chief, and the face for ArtTour International Magazine.

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