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have a strong passion in the painting of Still Life subjects. I love
the relative simplicity of the objects I choose to paint, the simple,
clean shapes and colors of fruit, vases, bowls, etc. Even within such
simple subjects so much is portrayed of my style, passion, and technique.
Whether working with brush, pencil, or knife every painter leaves
their unique marks on the canvas. These identify the artist, allowing
recognition of their work, providing a roadmap for the viewer on how
the artist paints. Even at the very base level of these ‘simple’
Still Life subjects, the fingerprints and identity of my art can be
witnessed.
From the very first moment when I choose which object to use and what to discard; where to place them and how to light the arrangement, I can exert a level of control on my planned painting. I find this both freeing and a constant source of inspiration, simply by varying how I present and arrange the objects. I can paint these groupings tirelessly with a combination of new arrangements, different lighting conditions, perhaps an alternate setting or a different point of view; each painting as fresh and new as its predecessor. |
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