Artist Statement
Painting fills a void in my soul that is ever-present
when I am not expressing myself in some creative
way. All I need to do is look at the world around me
to be awed by the beauty of creation, of the human
form, of nature, of man-made structure. Everything
is an inspiration, from the fjords of Norway to the
great cathedrals of Italy; from a sunset over the
Great Salt Lake to a mountain of fresh powder at the
top of a Rocky Mountain ski lift; from the joy of
planting my flower garden and watching it grow to
the peace I feel watching my husband sleep. I am
inspired by the places I have traveled, by the
uniqueness of the landscape in my home state, and
by the people around me.
I do not like to label on my personal style. I think
artwork, like people, should be in a constant state of
evolution…always seeking for improvement and
aiming for perfection. We may fall short of the goal,
but there is always much to be learned from the
journey. If someone must have a label for my style
and technique, then I say, as a general rule, I lean
towards realism in my work. Watercolor is my
medium of choice (usually a dry-brush technique),
though I also enjoy pencil or charcoal drawing. I love
to paint and draw portraits as well as objects or still
life. Any subject matter that I find inspiring or
interesting is fair game. I don’t limit myself by saying
“I am a ‘still life’ artist, a ‘landscape’ artist, a
‘portrait’ artist…” I am an artist. There are no
boundaries.
I continue to try new techniques and explore new
painting styles. The effort to expand my personal
creativity and unique style holds much of the appeal
for me and is the reason art will always be part of
my life. For me, creation is the search for self, and
each new piece of artwork I create is a small piece of
the puzzle that is me. In the end, if I am lucky, I will
end up with a masterpiece.
when I am not expressing myself in some creative
way. All I need to do is look at the world around me
to be awed by the beauty of creation, of the human
form, of nature, of man-made structure. Everything
is an inspiration, from the fjords of Norway to the
great cathedrals of Italy; from a sunset over the
Great Salt Lake to a mountain of fresh powder at the
top of a Rocky Mountain ski lift; from the joy of
planting my flower garden and watching it grow to
the peace I feel watching my husband sleep. I am
inspired by the places I have traveled, by the
uniqueness of the landscape in my home state, and
by the people around me.
I do not like to label on my personal style. I think
artwork, like people, should be in a constant state of
evolution…always seeking for improvement and
aiming for perfection. We may fall short of the goal,
but there is always much to be learned from the
journey. If someone must have a label for my style
and technique, then I say, as a general rule, I lean
towards realism in my work. Watercolor is my
medium of choice (usually a dry-brush technique),
though I also enjoy pencil or charcoal drawing. I love
to paint and draw portraits as well as objects or still
life. Any subject matter that I find inspiring or
interesting is fair game. I don’t limit myself by saying
“I am a ‘still life’ artist, a ‘landscape’ artist, a
‘portrait’ artist…” I am an artist. There are no
boundaries.
I continue to try new techniques and explore new
painting styles. The effort to expand my personal
creativity and unique style holds much of the appeal
for me and is the reason art will always be part of
my life. For me, creation is the search for self, and
each new piece of artwork I create is a small piece of
the puzzle that is me. In the end, if I am lucky, I will
end up with a masterpiece.
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