Abstracts
Artist Statement (Academic)
My work draws inspiration from the energies of people, animals and places around me. The act of painting is treated as a drawing process involving lines which must dance across the canvas or sit deathly still depending on the subject of the work. Familiar forms may arise in the work but are not the main focus of my practice; subjects may include memories of childhood, animals I grew up with or the landscapes I see on a daily basis. Memories can be difficult to paint when time has elapsed; therefore, the painting becomes severely abstracted down to the basic elements of form and color when this subject matter arises. The end result I desire in all of my work – representational or not – is likened to the ghost of a forgotten dream, struggling to be remembered.
Artist Statement (Simple)
Rules of Engagement
1. Art is fun
2. Art is an escape
3. Art is an extension of myself
4. I like to make art
5. I like it when people like my art
6. Cupcakes are often tasty
Enjoy!
Abstract Paintings
