Natural forms take precedence in my works in graphite, colored pencil and clay sculpture. Viewing the painting by Claude Monet at the Kimball Art Museum Impressionist exhibition, I stood weeping, the greens of the tree drawing me in, feeling as if I stood inside that tree, experiencing the color, the secret inner being of tree, earth, and self. I desire a well-rounded understanding of art, from its history, the basics of drawing, the creation of shapes and color, and the essence of each artwork. Experimenting within various mediums, finding a new perspective on looking at the world around me, and a different way of representing what I see on paper..
The Woman Tree
Artist's Statement
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