Impression , abstracted realism , nature, landscape
I love the idea of taking a form from nature and making it my own. When I first began painting I was learning to see as a painter in the medium of watercolor. The Artist Barbara Nechis was a an influence as I poured over her book “Watercolor the Creative Experience” . One significant idea that she planted in my mind is benefit of conceptualizing a place, or a significant experience in nature, in one’s mind only. No brushes required until things percolate in the studio.
I think that both boredom, a creative itch and a desire to let a remembered place come forward led to this small painting. When time and motivation are available it becomes easier to take risks and to let things happen.
There are a few treasured books I pull out when inspiration fails. They are a mixed lot, chosen for the message I gain from the authors verses the style they represent. They range from impressionists to realists, abstractionists to expressionists, Ashcan artists to Wyeth . Thanks to all!
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