For me, painting is a journey of self exploration and discovery. The painting develops from an emotional reaction to the subject. It reflects not only an expression of my inner feelings but a new way to look at an environment. First impressions give way to a new perspective of seeing a familiar object in a different way.
Pastels are the perfect medium for me. The building up of layers of colors creates an opportunity to delve deeper into color, texture and the subject. The process give time to explore the subject as well as my feelings about the subject. The painting takes on a life of its own. The finished piece comes from an emotional attachment to the piece.
My wish is that the painting speaks to the observer and reveals something beyond the obvious and that the observer walks away contemplating the work.
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