Cal Capener
Cal began visiting the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge in 1969 when it was still an abandoned farm. He recalls taking his young children for walks through the apple orchards and down the road leading to what is now the outer area of the walk around the refuge. Bird life was abundant with hawk's nests visible in the tall cottonwoods. After the area was purchased and preserved as a wildlife refuge, Cal began visiting the area regularly, taking photographs as well as painting en plein aire. Cal's artwork includes a variety of subject matter including landscapes, florals and occasionally wildlife and western scenes.
His working process includes painting outdoors as well as taking photographs from which he extrapolates his compostions. Cal is noted for his skilled brushwork, balanced composition and artistic integrity. The collection of work currently on display was created over the past two years.
Cal began visiting the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge in 1969 when it was still an abandoned farm. He recalls taking his young children for walks through the apple orchards and down the road leading to what is now the outer area of the walk around the refuge. Bird life was abundant with hawk's nests visible in the tall cottonwoods. After the area was purchased and preserved as a wildlife refuge, Cal began visiting the area regularly, taking photographs as well as painting en plein aire. Cal's artwork includes a variety of subject matter including landscapes, florals and occasionally wildlife and western scenes.
His working process includes painting outdoors as well as taking photographs from which he extrapolates his compostions. Cal is noted for his skilled brushwork, balanced composition and artistic integrity. The collection of work currently on display was created over the past two years.
