During his youth, Girouard relished the outdoors with frequent camping, hiking, fishing and hunting adventures. He found an energy and wisdom in the natural world that words and representational images could not convey. Girouard’s experience with abstract art was much like his experience with Nature. Abstract art brought him deeper into his being than other genres had been able to move him. He has long felt the connection between the wilderness, spirituality and his work as an artist.
Read MoreThe work embodies and extensive study in the marriage of hot glue & crayons on canvas. This multi-functional art medium is used as paint on canvases and other receptive surfaces. In essence, my paintbrush is a glue gun and the paint is a blend of molten glue and crayons heated to estreme temperatures. This ready-made collage medium has ahesive properties enabling a wide scope of artistic capabilities.
A half dozen smoldering hot glue guns, each of which reach the temperature of 380 degrees Fahrenheit (193.3 Celsius), are engaged while creating on piece.
Read MoreJohn's artwork stands out distinctly among the various art pieces in my home. It has made a remarkable contribution to our collection and consistently captures attention.
Love this art! This artwork is truly captivating. I strongly recommend it to anyone who appreciates unique and intellectually stimulating art.
It is fascinating; I was unaware of the existence of this art medium until a friend recommended that I explore it. The work is truly something that makes the whole room's appearance better!