Wesley Dunlop

Painter/Muralist/Custom Designer

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Bio

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Wes Dunlop, known as Ethereal, is an emerging airbrush artist based in Chilliwack, BC. His signature style blends realism with atmospheric and abstract elements, using a bold colour palette and contrasting textures to create dynamic works filled with illumination, depth, and energy. He showcases versatility in his subject matter, painting everything from portraits and wildlife to landscapes and fantasy, with expansive sky paintings as a hallmark of his work.

 

Self-taught, Wesley is a full-time artist drawn to the unique qualities of airbrush, which allows him to work on various surfaces, including walls and motorcycles. His art is collected across Canada, the U.S., and Europe, and his company, Ethereal Airbrush, offers murals and custom artwork throughout BC and beyond.

 

Wesley's art is deeply influenced by nature, wildlife, and the beauty of Vancouver Island, where he was born and raised. His connection to the environment drives his commitment to wildlife conservation and spreading compassion for nature. His fascination with fantasy, science fiction, and mythology stems from his childhood love of books, comics, and video games. Wesley is also inspired by hip-hop culture, incorporating its energy and speed into his abstract expressionist style. His spiritual beliefs about life, death, and collective consciousness are integral to his work, reflected in his artist name, "Ethereal," which captures the otherworldly essence of his creations.

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Artist Statement

 

I understand the practice of painting realism as "a study of the nature of things". From someone who creates realistic art all the time, I can tell you that as I am painting I gain a deeper understanding of nature and how everything works together to create the "nature" of that subject. For someone viewing the artwork, the interpretation could be the same as my understanding if they look deep enough into the details and ask "how was this created?".

Yes, I see realism as an art form, you're creating something believable from nothing, and after mastering realism you can create anything you can imagine, real or not.

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-Wesley Dunlop

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***Feel free to Contact Wesley to inquire about commissioning paintings, murals, automotive or any other project you may have in mind.

 

Or, simply browse the Available Artwork and Shop pages to purchase original artwork & prints