Artist at Play: Poetry

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Feb 28, 2011

Temptation
24 inches by 18 inches
Oil on canvas

Feb 9, 2009

Witchcraft
Based on "Metamorphosis Ensectorum Surinamensium" a poem by Carla Shafer
24 inches by 18 inches
Oil on canvas
SOLD

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Artist Statement

Play of Light

I am fascinated with the play of light. I love to experiment with light in my paintings and photographs. I love how light transforms the everyday into the magical and how light and shadow can play tricks with your imagination.

Years ago I took a photography class from Ruth Bernhard. She told me three things that stuck with me to this day: stay close to home, the subject is light, and only take color photos if color is one of the subjects. I have found that this advice works just as well for painting as it does for photography. I love to find interest and beauty in what is around me every day. I am fascinated by the movement of light and I love to play with color.