I don't know how to respond to these blog posts, but I wanted you to know that we met this afternoon in Swampscott, you gave me your address, and I visited your gallery. I found all of them to be interesting and similar to an artist in Salem. Similar in that he takes a well-known saying and then constructs a painting around that. Since I don't know whether you will get this, let me just say I wish you luck with your show in Keene.
I recall visiting your studio as you worked on this one. I think I commented then that I really liked it; I still do! It makes me think of Locks of Love. i'm growing my hair out for a donation the second time now, and I've just hit that annoying stage where it's long enough that I roll over on it in the middle of the night and get stuck. I wish I could cut my hair and send it of now, but I need another couple inches.... I guess I feel your character's pain. And yet she looks so serene and resigned, like, "Oh well, this phase too shall pass." Well done, friend!
The Flemish painting masters focused on presenting parables to teach viewers lessons about the human condition. This tradition of story telling is where my paintings begin. But in contrast to these works, my visual stories are open ended; the viewer decides what questions or answers they may hold.
I work to create paintings that will act as a catalyst to awaken the inner world of the viewer’s own awareness. As a Rorschach ink blot provides a subjective window into people’s thoughts and emotions, my paintings allow a personal experience for each viewer. There are limitless interpretations for a single image. Every interpretation is correct as it reflects our individual emotional landscapes.
The physical landscapes in my work draw influence from miniature Indian paintings. Their abstract use of space and ornate treatment of vegetation helps in showing the relationship of humankind and nature. Although the landscape elements are players on the same stage, the human characters seem indifferent to their presence. They are preoccupied with deeper matters of heart and mind.
I have been painting for 20 years and studied at Massachusetts College of Art. My focus has evolved over time from abstraction to exploring the detail of imagery… and people. For more information on my work as well as private classes, contact me at wakeupandgo @ yahoo.com.
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I don't know how to respond to these blog posts, but I wanted you to know that we met this afternoon in Swampscott, you gave me your address, and I visited your gallery. I found all of them to be interesting and similar to an artist in Salem. Similar in that he takes a well-known saying and then constructs a painting around that. Since I don't know whether you will get this, let me just say I wish you luck with your show in Keene.
I recall visiting your studio as you worked on this one. I think I commented then that I really liked it; I still do! It makes me think of Locks of Love. i'm growing my hair out for a donation the second time now, and I've just hit that annoying stage where it's long enough that I roll over on it in the middle of the night and get stuck. I wish I could cut my hair and send it of now, but I need another couple inches.... I guess I feel your character's pain. And yet she looks so serene and resigned, like, "Oh well, this phase too shall pass." Well done, friend!
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