Artist's
Statement
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Paintings
(Plein Air and Studio):
Artist's Statement
Every time I paint, my experience is different and new. I never know what I'll come up with from one time to the next. The outcome depends on my mood, the weather or even the material I'm painting with. No two paintings have the same energy.
Often I'll think about the life and times of what I'm painting and wonder who, what and why? At times the painting will reveal these answers to me.
My passion for rural landscapes began with my short stay in Romney, West Virginia. I got to know many of the people and learned about their farms dating back many generations. Just out of college with the skills of an Illustrator, Animator and Industrial Designer, I set out to capture some of the old barns and rolling landscapes with my fountain pen and a pad of illustration board.
Today I still carry a vested interest in capturing the ever-changing landscapes that warm my heart. While painting Plein Air (on location), I can capture the true essence of a place as I respond to it. A photograph cannot reveal this.
There is no reason to limit myself to one subject matter. I enjoy painting and drawing people as well. I find the human anatomy to be fascinating. For many years I have studied the way all the bones and muscles combine to make up the dynamic human figure. I can apply similar rhythms to the landscapes and other interesting subjects that find their way to my paper and canvas.
The same creative energy flows through my hands when I volunteer my time at the weekly Hands of Gold Healing Clinic in Cotati. I am in tune with my body as well as the person I work with, just as I am in tune with the environment around me when I draw and paint.
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