Artist Statement



"Painting is a study of our existence, spirit, and environment, derived from experiences in life. I choose objects that evoke childhood memories, create situations of atmospheric mystery, and bring visual interest through interaction. I’m intrigued by subtle shifts in value and color; yet seek a personal interpretation of the objects rather than a replication. Personality is revealed through the process of painting. Abstract remnants from my process remain visible in the final product. The hand must obey the spirit. "

Showing posts with label paintings in progress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paintings in progress. Show all posts

March 12, 2010

in progress


Dolby Chadwick called today and said they needed images right away of what I'm working on.  I am painting on all 27 paintings simultaneously, so none of them are done yet.  This way of working is good for a number of reasons; 1. It keeps it interesting, and therefore is I don't get bored,  2. the body of work seems to be more cohesive if I'm working a little on each painting every day, and 3.  I find that this produces higher quality paintings because what I am learning today, I can apply to a painting I started two months ago that is lacking.  So, there it is.  Don't judge me, these paintings are still in need of a lot of work.   I also hired someone to help with lu and the house so I can finish this monstrous show in time.  So, if you don't see or hear from me within the next couple of months, I will be hibernating in the studio. 

February 15, 2010

June at Dolby Chadwick

I have been working like a busy little bee for my art show in June at Dolby Chadwick.  My goal is to have 30 paintings ranging from 3 x 3 ft - 7 x 7 feet.    These are a couple of the paintings in progress - I'm doing a collaboration of interiors and large landscapes.  These are just the under paintings. In a couple of weeks, I'm painting with oils again.

inspiration wall
I work in chaos. Sometimes when I go to other artists studios and there's not a drop of paint anywhere, and it is spick and span, it boggles my mind.