“For me, whether I’m painting in the studio or outside painting en plein air, it’s all about creating a mood or a feeling and stirring big thoughts. I work exclusively in oils supported by canvas or linen and prefer to paint large pieces which are simple in concept, but intricate in design. My work is a melding of wildlife and contemporary art. I like the juxtaposition of the tightly rendered figure immersed in a sea of color and shapes suggestive of something timeless and vast. Hopefully I can bring the viewer to contemplate the boundlessness of nature, the beauty of each and every creature no matter how great or small, and give them the hope that beyond us there are worlds and worlds too numerous to count with wonders impossible to imagine.” - Lee Mims