Butvila Illustrations
Paul Butvila was born in England on November 24, 1953. His family later immigrated
to Canada when he was a child. He presently resides in Kelowna, BC where he
pursues his art career.
Paul's earliest recollection of an interest in art was in kindergarten. At age 11 his
parents purchased Paul his first oil painting set which encouraged him to complete
only two paintings. Soon after, the interest of art was lost to pursue his interest in
childhood but did continue to sketch throughout it.
Paul picked up a paintbrush again at 20 years of age. Inspired by the works of
renowned Fantasy Artist, Boris Vallejo, Paul decided he would be an illustrator. After
trying his hand at Fantasy Sci-Fi painting, it soon became apparent that Canada was
not the place he would make his fame. He soon gave up his dream of creating his own
Fantastical style of artwork and began to paint in the style of "Photo Realism".
This demanding style of art was continued for 6 years where he perfected his technical
skills. Paul's subject matter included: highly detailed and reflective boats, planes and
motorcycles. Although Photo Realism was technically challenging, Paul longed to
return to his first love... painting Fantasy and the human form.
At the age of 35 Paul made the decision to change and begain painting Fantasy
again with a greater passion and determination than ever before. His inspiration
comes from the Fantastical images that New Age music conveys.
He also draws ideas from his models during a photo session with costumes being
used. A technique he acquired in New York while visiting with Boris Vallejo, who
assisted Paul considerably with valuable instruction. He is also inspired by the works
of the "Romantics" such as Lord Frederick Leighton, Jacque Louis David and
countless others.
to Canada when he was a child. He presently resides in Kelowna, BC where he
pursues his art career.
Paul's earliest recollection of an interest in art was in kindergarten. At age 11 his
parents purchased Paul his first oil painting set which encouraged him to complete
only two paintings. Soon after, the interest of art was lost to pursue his interest in
childhood but did continue to sketch throughout it.
Paul picked up a paintbrush again at 20 years of age. Inspired by the works of
renowned Fantasy Artist, Boris Vallejo, Paul decided he would be an illustrator. After
trying his hand at Fantasy Sci-Fi painting, it soon became apparent that Canada was
not the place he would make his fame. He soon gave up his dream of creating his own
Fantastical style of artwork and began to paint in the style of "Photo Realism".
This demanding style of art was continued for 6 years where he perfected his technical
skills. Paul's subject matter included: highly detailed and reflective boats, planes and
motorcycles. Although Photo Realism was technically challenging, Paul longed to
return to his first love... painting Fantasy and the human form.
At the age of 35 Paul made the decision to change and begain painting Fantasy
again with a greater passion and determination than ever before. His inspiration
comes from the Fantastical images that New Age music conveys.
He also draws ideas from his models during a photo session with costumes being
used. A technique he acquired in New York while visiting with Boris Vallejo, who
assisted Paul considerably with valuable instruction. He is also inspired by the works
of the "Romantics" such as Lord Frederick Leighton, Jacque Louis David and
countless others.
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