In the stillness of his wildlife paintings, Ron Kingswood captures that subtle, tranquil sensation familiar to avid campers, early-morning hikers and anyone seeking an escape from the chaotic world dictated by technology.

Of course, Kingswood himself is no stranger to such a feeling. His life as a hunter and residence in Southwestern Ontario have provided ample first-hand contact with the wildlife he recreates on canvas. Only one who has spent a life immersed in such an environment could reproduce the immensely personal feeling experienced while out in nature. These interactions with the natural landscape and its inhabitants can be traced back to Kingswood’s times with his family.

“It started early for me, going out with my uncles and father on hunting trips. When ruminating on these events, the act of carrying the birds or mammals for them was an important time for my early development and growth. It gave me an opportunity to study their catch in the hand.”

It is his affinity for nature that makes Kingswood’s art, claimed by some as avant-guard, stand out amongst other wildlife scenes. In the physical details of his painting and the feeling that resonates across the canvas Kingswood’s images pull us out of the city and back to our roots. Kingswood focuses on smaller moments within nature, stripping away the hustle-and-bustle noted by other wildlife artists. His concentration on intimate moments gives the viewer a feeling of being privy to a uniquely intimate moment, whether that is through a scene of migrating fowl or a crisp blanket of snow.