art alley @ Pybus

 

“Whether it’s a literal view from a hike in the mountains or a higher perspective mentally, nature always inspires me to ‘come up higher’ and see differently. Whether physically, spiritually, or mentally, the view of the mountains and valleys, water, sky, and earth harmonize together and speak to me. The seen and unseen inspires, expands, and dreams, and challenges my perspective and artistic expressions. I hope to convey that through each piece and invite the viewer into a similar experience. 

As I process techniques with mixed media material combined with what happens internally, communicated on paper or canvas, I hope the viewer finds space for their own unique response to each landscape. As I am inspired by places familiar to the viewers, I hope to invite a new perspective. 

Growing up, landscapes held no interest for me in desiring to respond artistically to them. I must have been storing all the appreciation, wonder, and inspiration internally, but it did not sprout wings to be expressed in paint until a few years ago. Once I found my ‘voice’ to express landscapes in my style, I increasingly found new vistas to explore with paint and now they are truly endless! It feels as though I am seeing the world with new eyes and it’s so rich to be able to ‘play’ and create with this medium(abstract watercolor) and style(mixed media/resist process). For me, each piece is a ‘prayer’ over that place, mountain, or view. Creation and The Creator inspire it all to me and are woven into every piece. It is a privilege to express this and a different perspective creatively with others. Thank you for taking the time to read and I hope you find inspiration at this month’s Art Alley display and the nature around our valley these pieces were inspired by.”