"Moss Covered", Pastel 9 x 12
Thank you for your interest in my work.
Living on a beautiful Maine lake has offered me the wonderful opportunity to paint what I see right out side of my studio or just down the road a bit. To have this presented to me is like receiving a gift everyday. I am very happy to be able to share this beautiful place through my paintings.
Painting From Life
Painting in the natural environment has taught me how to see light and color. Living on a lake I am always fascinated by the water itself. The never ending patterns, color and reflections.
Cierra, my painting compainion of 11 years!
Life Influences Narrative Paintings
My narrative, more abstract paintings are created using what I have learned while painting from life. These paintings portray an idea of voyage, journey, transformation and self-actualization.
A transformation through difficult times or navigating changes can often be seen in the water and kayak paintings. The kayak is metaphor for the journey. The water can be treacherous or calm,
frozen solid or changing over from frozen to liquid. The going is
often difficult with a hopeful, positive place (island) as the
destination. The kayak, being a pod-like vessel, can be seen as
containing hope, desires, potential.
"Binding" acrylic 18 x 30 (in process)
Figurative Paintings
My figures are about the same kind of journeys with perhaps a bit more of a literal portrayal. My heroines or heros as I think of them, have changes to go through and difficulties. I seek to portray them as peaceful and strong individuals. Their faces serene.
COLOr~!
I use opposites in the paintings like warm and cool colors and complimentary colors (across from each other on the color wheel, such as purple and yellow, blue and orange). These opposites are used to try to push and pull the figure into and out of the canvas. These opposites work to point out the dicotomy in all humans between the feminine/masculine, the good/bad, strong/week etc. Also, to me these figures are still struggling and have a long way to go.
In all, it is my intention that they seem positive and the viewer feels optimistic about the outcome.
Visiting the Studio
My studio is open by appointment. Call anytime to arrange for a visit.
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