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Painting
July 14, 2017
Although I started my career as a strict conformist to Chinese-style paintings, I was unsatisfied with the lack of depth. On the other hand, I enjoyed the vibrancy of American […]
July 14, 2017
I preserve America’s 18th Century history in my art to teach of the daily struggles in life as well as the joyous times.
July 14, 2017
I am inspired everyday by the beauty that surrounds me. I have an extension of objects that I have collected over the years. I use fresh flowers, fruit, glass, silver […]
July 14, 2017
The creation of a painting or drawing is a meditation allowing me to stay in a timeless moment. When I am working, I find myself apart from the distraction of […]
July 14, 2017
Inspiration? I love pushing paint around and seeing the magic of creating beauty and drama with brush and paint.
July 14, 2017
I feel that an artist connects with a spiritual realm when he/she creates. It is important to complete the circle. That is, an artist creates and when someone else becomes […]
July 14, 2017
From my travels with my motor home along the Atlantic coastal seaboard throughout each year at state Park and wildlife areas
July 14, 2017
I paint on 140lb hotpress paper. I let the water coexist with the paint. Techniques used are wet on wet & drybrush. My Asian work is inspired by using bamboo […]
July 14, 2017
I like to see something new every time I look at a painting. ThatÕs why in each painting I create, I strive for beauty, yet hope the audience also finds […]
July 14, 2017
I paint on location because I am after the truth of that moment. I think sensitive people respond emotionally to what they perceive to be true, real.
July 14, 2017
inspired by letters and diaries of men and women of the Revolutionary War and Colonial period , I paint their untold stories and American culture to preserve our history.
July 14, 2017
I use a palette knife to create textured, expressionistic works that speak to my own spontaneous nature. Because I mix all of my colors from only primaries, I have an […]
July 14, 2017
Capturing the light and temperature of a landscape. Exploring different parts of the world and capturing them on canvas.
July 14, 2017
The way that changing light creates emotion and mood – in the landscape, the ocean and sky, and even in a simple still life of natural objects – drives me […]
July 14, 2017
I believe inspiration is things what I touched & saw before, which mixed together in my mind until one day become mature start to come out
July 14, 2017
There are elements to painting, such as value, shape, line, texture, etc. I use these elements to describe a scene. I paint on gallery wrapped canvas and use a 5 […]
July 14, 2017
My life. My dreams. My surroundings. My loves. My pains. My aspirations. My anger. My wife. My son. Every tiny detail of everyday life inspires me non stop.
July 14, 2017
I find inspiration for my watercolors in the countryside of the New River valley and my living surround area of Southwest Virginia.
July 14, 2017
When I paint, I search for inspiration within myself. When I connect with my life experiences, I am satisfied with the creative direction my work has taken.
July 14, 2017
I am inspired by the beauty of everyday subjects in serene settings. Sharing what I see and feel with others is a delight.
July 14, 2017
I like to describe my paintings as, Òcolor driven atmospheric abstractionsÓ. All of my paintings are intuitive; having no concrete reference, but they evoke a familiar image. There seems to […]
July 14, 2017
Acrylic painting on 140 # cold press Arches watercolor paper using watercolor technique and drybrush. On canvas /use the acrylic paint thick like oils with thick brush strokes and palette […]
July 14, 2017
I draw inspiration from plein air painting to bring that freshness and vitality to my work. My goal in the painting process is to evoke a sense of place or […]
July 14, 2017
IÛªve had a lifelong love of drawing and painting. Over the years I developed an interest in history and architecture and a passion for travel. Williamsburg and favorite travel destinations […]
July 14, 2017
Landscape and gardens appeal to my visual senses.. i enjoy color and light in the landscape and the spontaneous nature of watercolor, with it’s unexpected but often fresh results.
July 14, 2017
Locations water and their reflecting quality are my focus. I attempt to create a sense of movement in the water using the reflections.
July 14, 2017
When someone comes into my booth and relates to my paintings I consider that as success. My work is peaceful in a complicated world.
July 14, 2017
I am not trying to realistically paint exactly what I see, but celebrate what makes each animal unique.