Artist's Statement

A quote from Grant Wood describes a condition from which he and many of us suffer: taking too much for granted. Wood said, "...To my great joy, I discovered that in the very commonplace, in my native surroundings, were decorative adventures and that my only difficulty had been in taking them too much for granted." Woods' words ring with truth. My goal as an artist is to capture the wonder of the often overlooked ordinary, the commonplace beauty around us, those little details that make all the difference in our daily lives. The rough hue of rocks, lush blue woodlands, weathered wood grains, and distant meandering dirt roads never cease to appeal to me. I attempt to share the beauty from which routine blinds us. My work can be purchased on ebay or by contacting me personally.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Shastas 6x12 wood panel

I don't have any shastas in the yard this year, not sure why. They have personality, if a flower can have a personality, happy and vibrant. The colors are intense, and they are fun flowers to paint simply because they are predictable and have a whimsical appeal. Let's hear it for the shasta.
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