United Fauna

What if the animals decided to fight back?

Drawing From Life

Explore a sample of life paintings from over the years

Conceptual

Contemporary, Curiosities and Calamities

I know it's crazy,
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What if...?

Many people dislike this question. Asking retrospectively about your path not taken is more about nostalgia or rationalization than truth. But when asked in the face of opportunity, it becomes life, the creator of worlds. When wielded correctly, it slays the doubters and shields the dreamer

What if King Kong didn't want to fight but just wanted to head home? What if animals adopted our technology and pushed back? What if you could read a book from a different character's perspective? What if one's potential rather than circumstance defined their beauty?

So I ask "What If...?" Come what may.

Watercolor of a silverback gorilla on the staten island ferry out to sea. Orange boat and blue sea

Collin Douma

Through life’s coincidences, Collin Douma was born and raised near Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, but now lives and works near Woodstock, New York. He has exhibited work in both Woodstocks, across the US and Canada, as well as in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. His career spans fine art, illustration, animation, digital art, mixed media, and beyond.

Like most, Collin started drawing as soon as he could lift a crayon, but he never stopped. He studied traditional animation at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Canada. He lived in Toronto for over a decade, married, had a son, and established a career in Advertising. His family moved to Brooklyn, New York, in 2011 and finally settled in Boiceville, NY, in 2017, where he lives and works today.

Sat, Nov 23
Woodstock
Gratitude - WAAM
Nov 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – Dec 29, 2024, 2:00 PM
Woodstock, 28 Tinker St, Woodstock, NY 12498, USA
This broad survey of artwork by WAAM artist members celebrates the extensive range of work created in the Hudson Valley. The presentation both celebrates the season of giving and provides an opportunity for WAAM to express its gratitude to its dedicated members and supportive community.
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Fri, Nov 22
WAAM Gallery
Narratives for the future.
Nov 22, 2024, 7:00 PM – Nov 29, 2024, 11:00 PM
WAAM Gallery, 28 Tinker St, Woodstock, NY 12498, USA
This exhibition explores the concept of memory and how artists recall personal and generational memories in their art. Through various media, this show explores how artists recreate narratives of their past for future generations.
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United Fauna

Drawing From Life

Conceptual

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