| |
Artists's Statement
"The flexibility of oils allows me the option of capturing my subject directly, in one sitting or painting in layers over many weeks. It adapts well to the loose style of the French flower painters. (Staid Dutch flower painters are definitely not for me!) I am constantly trying to catch the ephemeral beauty, and yes, fragrance of the roses in my garden, from bud to leaf, to fallen petals, and also the evocative lilacs of my youth in the Midwest. Country gardens & country houses are other subjects in which I hope to relay the peaceful simplicity of country life."
Artist's Summary
"I'm an avid and accomplished gardener. I love and collect rare & antique roses, in addition to many varieties of fragrant Jasmine and Lilac, the latter of which is hard to grow in Southern California. My studio, which is really like a secluded artist's pied-à-terre, is surrounded and practically engulfed by these heady, lively blooms. All of which I've planted and pruned, bringing them back to life again on canvas. Being an actor's wife has provided me with many unique opportunities to spend long periods of time in fascinating locals throughout the United States and abroad. Discovering and exploring museums, art galleries, historical gardens, and stately homes (all of which fuel my creativity) has become as much a passion as my painting. Depicting florals in oil is a constantly growing and evolving process; one which I cherish and strive to uncover more about the mysteries of this organic evolution."
Artist's Dream
"Surrounded by lilacs and roses,
I paint a stroke or two.
Inhale the heady fragrance,
And magically, I'm through."
|
