A place on the web to see an "echo" of God's glory through art.
So that’s all you need to know about my studio, Paradise Found Studio LLC. Now more about me and my art…
As you might have surmised from the subjects of many of my paintings, I’m a proud Roman Catholic artist, and am based in Woodstock, GA, a northern suburb of Atlanta. I have trained with Grand Central Atelier and Watts Atelier, and studied under the talented Catholic artist, Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs and the amazing portrait and landscape artist, Diana Buitrago.
Sacred subjects rendered in oil paint and stained glass mosaic are my specialty. I try to reimagines traditional Christian themes by incorporating symbology drawn from meticulous research and infusing each piece with a modern sensibility. The result is a broad collection of artwork that honor traditional religious and historical contexts while (I hope) maintain a fresh, contemporary appeal.
I have long been a fan of the work of Gustave Doré, and I managed to rescue an antique copy of Paradise Lost with his etchings from the late 1800's. I developed a technique of painting watercolors directly onto the engravings, bringing them to new life. This artistic exploration led to Doré's biblical images and deeper and deeper into Christian and spiritual imagery. Paradise Lost beget "Paradise Found", and of course my St. Michael logo inspired by Doré himself.
Enjoy the broad and diverse collection on this website or visit the Sacred Art Gallery in Mesa, AZ. I’m is also available for commissioned works on specific subjects, including portraits of your favorite saints or a loved ones.
I hope this website brings light into your world in some small way. Why don't you try to share it?
God bless!
The great Saint John Paul II stated in his 1999 "Letter to Artists":
" ...you have admired the work of your inspiration, sensing in it some echo of the mystery of creation with which God, the sole creator of all things, has wished in some way to associate you. "
He is talking to you, me and all artists. We have a responsibility, a vocation really, to make the best use of our talents to bring people closer to God's glory. The mission of Paradise Found Studio LLC is to facilitate this with a website that brings together all types of beautiful and inspirational Christian and spiritual art.
MY VISION:
WITH ALL OF THE NEGATIVITY AND DIVISION ON THE INTERNET THESE DAYS, I WANT TO HAVE A SPACE FOR BEAUTIFUL IMAGES THAT BRING US TOGETHER INSTEAD OF PULLING US APART.
Of course, artists have to eat, so this is also a gallery to purchase my original art and high quality prints so you can enjoy these fine works in your own home or church.
Kevin Pawlowski
Owner & Artist
Paradise Found Studio LLC