CANVAS UNDERGROUND
OUTSIDE THE LINES - AN ARTISTS' THOUGHTS
So many of us find comfort in the seeming chaos of nature. The paradox of a twisted vine or scattered stones presents an underlying rhythm that speaks to us.
Landscapes are living records of balance, structure, randomness, growth, and decay – a continued transformation.
I try to remain aware of nature’s tension when working on a landscape, seeking color patches that convey the surprising and visual values of the outdoors. I seek out the interesting contrast between man-made structures and wild landscape.
As a storyteller, I look for sentences through my lines and colors. I examine the seen and unseen, in other words, searching for the spirit that exists in a landscape seen through my eyes.
I have been painting for over 30 years and I’m constantly surprised at the new revelations I find in my work. I deliberately aim to convey a familiar sense of clarity and serenity by the color schemes I lay out on my canvas. I hope you enjoy.
What is more important: the color field or the composition?
ART RULES – I begin each art piece with an informed hand and an open mind. Some paintings work, others don’t.