Product Description
We carry the Charles Van Sandwyk Fine Arts Books and Fine Arts Cards, come in to see the whimsy!
Whimsy in nature is very appealing to me. Ever since I was a lad in Africa, I’ve been inspired by detail and clarity – the sharpness of a hornbill’s eye, the curve of its beak, the fine hairs on a warthog’s snout. I strove to put to paper the magic that was in the world around me. The heart of my stories came much later when I happened upon Fiji in my 20th year. Fijians are great story tellers and avid listeners, and I was always asked to prepare evening tales for the family I stayed with, particularly for the children. I still work closely with the friendships I forged in Fiji all those years ago, and I’m proud to collaborate with Mr. Waisiki Doughty, who I’ve known for 37 years. The need to create whimsical artwork comes from a deep love of humanity. We are servants of beauty.
– Charles van Sandwyk
