Member Profile: Guy Kilchrist

"We are all artists endowed with a creative spirit. And how you and I express ourselves in each moment is our “original” art that cannot be reproduced by anyone else. Sometimes it is inspiring and beyond words, …sometimes not so much."

​I grew up in a household where creativity was not just for artistic pursuits but also a critical life skill. Both Mom and Dad were gifted in what they could do with their hands. And they passed it on to their children.

My contemplative nature, curiosity, and imagination are primary motivators behind my artistic endeavors. This is why I enjoy the study of art as much as the practice.  I cannot easily define my creative energy or spirit but when it is active and at play, I feel most alive and amazed. 

I began with photography.  As a twelve year old, I redeemed 30 dum-dum wrappers in return for a rudimentary camera and took my first roll of film. Since then I've had roles in aerial (military) photography, event and studio work studying under Charles Hines. And I was a primary photographer for the 1984 UL yearbook.  My career as an engineer and educator called upon much of my creative spirit. In later years, I began studying with egg tempera and sacred iconography. Nowadays, I’ve branched into a more expressionistic style and give much credit in taking art classes at UL and the activities of LAA.

My visual and literary arts portfolio can be viewed at www.graceinarts.com and Instagram (guyeaux_arts).