There has always been
inside me an appreciation of the landscapes that surround me, which I would
suppose, comes from being taught to respect the land, and also its
Creator. Along with this
appreciation and respect there added is a deep admiration for the beauty that I
have experienced in the deserts and mountains of the western United States, and
along the banks of rivers and bays of Alabama, as well as the shores of the
Gulf of Mexico. I feel compelled
to record the places where I have found solace, and if I can share this with
others in hopes that they too will experience the peace and serenity that is
there. It is a way of passing on
to others the blessings given to me, also a way of expressing my gratitude and
paying homage to the Creator for these blessings.
Working
with the oil medium gives me the ability to mix the rich greens of spring, or
the variety of yellows and oranges of fall, along with the ever-changing blues
of the sky dependent on the terrain below it. Being able to observe and analyze my subject matter and
methodically mix a little of the sap green with some ultramarine blue, along
with some raw umber and dioxide purple to get the rich black that is seen in
the shadows of trees or rocks is fascinating. All the while creating a composition that will take my
viewer’s eye on a journey that is pleasant, and leaves them with a since of
peace and a smile.
