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I’ve recently returned to painting and drawing after 20 years in the graphic design field and have discovered a new joy in layering pigment on paper. My subjects are varied, ranging from still lifes, to landscapes and figures. I often work from resource photos from my travels but, when weather permits, I love to paint from life or plein air.
The consistent theme that attracts me is light and shadow. How does sunlight play on an old building? What happens to the folds of material on a dress when light cascades across it? Do leaves on a tree appear differently at various times of day? How is color affected when ambient light changes?
I strive for realism with a painterly twist, but sometimes I allow the rich hues and textures of a scene to dominate. Watercolor and pastel are exhilarating mediums that lead to endless adventures… and sometimes I’m just happy to follow their lead.
