Liz Scantlebury A different world Liz Scantlebury Enchanted - Endangered Forests The Forest As I 'see' and 'am' in things, Life can be sometimes thick tangled and brambly, but with fresh and regular shafts of light and clarity. In the forest we can be lost, but can soon rest in peaceful clearings. It can be beautiful yet frightening. One must keep on guard for danger but be surprised at 'what’s behind that tree'. There is always a notion of Maurice Sendak's 'Where the Wild Things Are', where real wild animals meet the imagination. Panoramas of colour light and air are breathtaking...and close-ups of natural texture and form are magical. Alongside natural insecurity in this forest, there may also be a warm safe inbuilt light to help us navigate around - respect it and see where beauty lies. These paintings and drawings are small moments of being in this forest. They are the adventure of finding colour, clarity, peace and exitement. I hope you enjoy my work. Liz Scantlebury is a Manchester based artist who graduated from Chelsea College of Art and Design in 1996 - ( Ba Hons Fine Art). As part of her practice, Liz also works, developing the connection between Art and Wellbeing in a Community setting - she is a Senior Artist for the NHS. © Liz Scantlebury 2011