Meet the Artists

“My paintings are based on observation. whether it’s painting or drawing from life, or participating in or watching a situation transpire and then taking the images in my mind’s eye and assembling the parts later in my studio.”

“I paint outside because unexpected things happen constantly. The information available in front of me is multidimensional and multi-sensory.”

“Painting primary on location en plein air allows me to catch my subject at a specific time, ideally when the light and shadows play on the surface creating drama and emotion.”

“Painting brings me joy… I paint en plein air because I love being in nature, and I experience a sense of timelessness and peace when I’m outside.”

“My intent as an artist is to reveal the beauty of objects and places in the moment… to expose and document with color, line, shape, and temperature.”

“There is a balance where authenticity in a painting is achieved in the choice of details captured, created or omitted.”

“I believe my paintings reflect that artistic interpretation of vision and knowledge; an impressionistic style with an emphasis on color, drawing and an underlying abstract design.”

“It is my hope that the viewer should lose their awareness of the boundaries of the painting. I am after the fleeting moments of life, those moments that happen sometimes in a quick glance!”

“It is so rewarding to capture the mood of a place or a moment in time, knowing that it will never be exactly the same…”

“My paintings consciously reflect the aesthetic values of an earlier time, hopefully drawing viewers into a more peaceful and tranquil world.”

“I have to paint! It soothes me, it makes me, it fills me. I consider it an honor to interpret the landscape around us.”

”I like my work to have the visual impact that really pops and a composition that’s really working,”

“As a plein air painter, I am most inspired by the felt moods and patterns that the natural and cultural landscapes evoke in me.”

“Contemplate a simple black square. It is a window to everything in the world…therefore, regardless of the subject or medium, all that matters is light.”

“While working en plein air is significantly more challenging than in a studio setting, the work produced is less contrived and richer in content”

“Painting is as much about process as it is about the result or product. Painting is joyful , and my hope is that the viewer sees and feels that joy”

“I am never happier than when in my studio, surrounded by works in progress and the smell of turpenoid.”

“It is important for me to create a painting which is interesting both up close and further away in order to engage the imagination.”

“I hope, through my theories of color and simplicity, to share and develop a special vision so that my viewers can see a different view of Nature.”

“I am a person who likes to catch nature at its best; it helps me get the right color combination. And plein air is all about the painting being live.”

“My paintings capture the essence of a scene and are just as much about a moment in time as about a specific scene or subject.” 

“In my work I explore the world around me. Art gives me the opportunity to analyze both the physical properties and psychological effects of my subjects.”

“The medium of watercolor has informed my life. It has taught me to cede control to the flow of the pigment and water, allowing it to take me on a journey”

“What I see is the given, what I paint is my reaction to and fascination with the energy, the play of color and ephemeral nature of the subject.”

“My work begins by seeking enlightenment through nature. Themes of inspiration and hope with inner peace and belonging are intentional in my expressions.”