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Art by Northwest

Inks and Oddities: Justin Gibbens

Art by Northwest explores the connections between artists and their local environment, capturing the essence of how the diverse landscapes of the Northwest shape their artistic expressions.​ Each episode provides an intimate portrait of the creative process, as the artists reveal the meanings and motivations behind their work. Hosted by longtime Seattle arts journalist Brangien Davis.

Inks and Oddities: Justin Gibbens

Season 2 Episode 6 | 8m 46s | CC

Down in the valley of Thorp, Washington, Brangien Davis meets Justin Gibbens, an artist creating meticulously composed yet highly imaginative wildlife illustrations. Blending the precision of scientific drawing with unexpected surrealism, Gibbens transforms familiar animals into fantastical hybrids, inviting us to re-experience the natural world with humor and curiosity.

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