Artist at Play: Birds

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May 17, 2017

Soaring Spirit

11 inches by 14 inches
Oil on canvas

Apr 28, 2017

Water Ballet

11 inches by 14 inches
Oil on canvas

Aug 13, 2014

Dancing for my Love

18 inches by 24 inches
Oil on canvas

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.