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I am a self-taught
artist and have created art in various forms throughout my life. I
paint all subjects, but am more drawn toward the human form, portraits, architecture and “holistic” images. I create works primarily in watercolor,
oil, acrylics,
pastel and pencil.
As a self-taught artist, my approach to
art is non-traditional. I do not attempt to follow the
traditional “rules” of art, but rather choose to create with as few
limitations as possible. My paintings often contain bold, bright
colors and often convey portraits , nudes and
architecture. I normally choose
the colors based upon how the subject makes me feel, as opposed to the
“real” colors of the subject.
My primary goal is to paint for self-expression and inspiration.
In a society that is increasingly fast paced and stressful, art provides
a way for me to relax and rejuvenate. It also provides a way for me to
practice the important skill of stopping to appreciate the good things in
life. Seeing things with the “eye
of an artist” makes it easy to see beauty where others may miss it. As a result, I strive for all of my
work to convey positive emotions and invoke an uplifting response in
the viewer.
I also believe in the positive effects of art as it relates to
physical and emotional health.
Whether creating art or simply viewing it, I believe that art has
the power to improve the quality of our lives. My work is sometimes an attempt to
inspire others to stop and question if they are focusing on what’s truly
important in their lives…to make them “stop and smell the roses”.
This philosophy is extended to the workshops that I teach. I teach beginning watercolor because I
like to help people discover a new way of seeing things and a new way of
thinking. In my workshops, I strive
to help students
learn how to enjoy the process of creating and appreciating art.
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