My paintings are inspired by a deeply felt
passion for light, color and mood. Nature provides me with much of my subject
matter; I am particularly inspired by the beauty of flowers and the light
reflecting off of marshes, ponds and the ocean. In addition, I have an
interest in houses and interesting buildings: who lives in them, what’s going
on in there I wonder.
My goal is to share my passion and curiosity with the
viewer, conveying my emotional response, creating” visual poetry”.
The need to create art has always been a part of me and I feel blessed
to have the opportunity to struggle on in its pursuit. I have also been quite
fortunate to have had the experience of studying with many wonderful
artist/teachers through the years; I feel their presence at my side when I
paint.
I enjoy working in pastels and watercolor.
Watercolor has juicy fresh luminous washes; pastels are made of pure pigment,
with deep rich intense colors and vibrancy. There is immediacy to these
mediums, little preparation is needed. I can jump right in, while my thoughts
and feelings are fresh.
“Color creates form. The eye and soul are caressed in the
contemplation of form and color. The subtle changes of color over a
surface….transitions that are like music…are intangible
in their reaction upon us. There is an immediate sensuous appeal.”
John F. Carlson