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"Painting is not a social activity. It requires that one be comfortable with one's own solitude for long periods of time. This isolated, but not at all lonely process is ideal for me as I am, at heart, a loner. As well, I feel extremely fortunate that I have the opportunity to follow and fulfill my creative passion on a daily basis.
When I begin a painting, I often have a vague notion of where I would like to end, but most of the time the painting has other ideas and so, much of my focus is on "listening" to the painting and "following" it's lead. The subject may be a tranquil landscape or a turbulent sky or ocean, but it is always the play of light, shadow and reflection that brings the painting to life.
The whole creative process is at times frustrating, tiring and stressful but ultimately hugely gratifying. I believe that one of the reasons that my art has been so well received is because I actually look at the development of my paintings (both subject matter and colour choices) through the eyes of an interior decorator... imagining and visualizing the interior decor, style and colour schemes of the rooms where my art will eventually live. When collectors say my paintings look like they were "meant" to be in a particular space or that they evoke meaningful memories or emotions, I consider this to be the ultimate compliment for any artist." |
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