Meet the Artists

“My fascination with contre jour light inevitably drew me out of the studio, to work direct from the landscape. I feel this is where the magic is, where new ideas are born.”

“From my early childhood I was intrigued and fascinated by the enigma of art, this magical process that turns "nothing" into the harmonic tune of chaos.”

"I hope I will be painting until I’m an old woman…the idea that I might have decades more to paint and explore my own personal creative direction is a compelling notion.”

“I think of painting as filling an empty space, putting something where there was not anything before. I want that something to be beautiful, evocative of something more than the sum of its parts. Somehow it should help the viewer feel good, positive.”

“I consider myself a contemporary landscape impressionist, relying heavily on intuition when searching for subject matter. Contrast, movement, and light attract me, and a bold use of color often punctuates my style.”

“I paint outside because unexpected things happen. I begin with a strong idea of light and composition, but light, weather, and life are always in motion, and my painting often evolves with the changes occurring around me”

“Painting primarily on location en plein air allows me to catch my subject at a specific time, ideally when the light and shadows play on the surface creating drama and emotion”

“I seek to capture the expressive qualities inherent in oil paint. I am drawn to the rich, textured surfaces and vibrant hues that can be achieved through careful application of the medium.”

“A great painting for me invokes an emotion and a story that leaves the viewer finishing the narrative with their own imagination.”

“Painting it is like meditating. I am absorbed with the scene and interpreting its essence onto canvas. Painting enriches my life with good energy, and I enjoy sharing this energy with my patrons. Plein Air Painting is my divine connection with nature.”

“I love to paint from the life that surrounds me. I paint in an impressionistic style, marked by energetic brushwork, and use thick and thin layers of paint, patterns of light and dark, and a rich palette of colors to capture the moment.”

“Words that describe his work might include light, geometry, space and activity. He is constantly chasing implied grandeur and action, compelling him to explore constantly to find the most invigorating subjects in his immediate area.”

“My goal is to capture the mood and essence of a place or person in a manner that evokes an emotional response from the viewer. I aim to keep my paintings loose and fresh.”

“I love the freedom of wandering those backroads and coming upon the perfect spot to pull over and set up my easel. It’s a good balance with the sanctuary of my studio.”

“As a plein air painter, I am most inspired by the felt moods and patterns that the natural and cultural landscapes evoke in me. My painting style is loose, bold, and expressive.”

“ A simple black square is a window to everything in the world… in the dark.  Therefore, regardless of the subject or medium, all that matters is light.”

“When I paint, I let go of thinking too much and sink down into my heart…I enjoy focusing on the way colors saturate my being and try to convey light that is in everything in my work.” 

“Oil Painting is something I’ve done since I was in my early teens. I enjoy the impressionists foremost… my style and chosen subject matter reflects that.”

“I believe that by painting a thing as simply as possible, you can get to the spirit of it, and then the subject and artist reveal themselves to each other.”

“Painting on site, en plein air(outdoors), I strive to understand the effects of light and the moods and emotions it evokes from my surroundings.”

“I like to tell stories of ephemeral moments by capturing atmospheric light that evokes emotion and connection…. trying to paint the "adjective,"  not the "noun,” of the scene.”

“I am a pastel impressionist painter. My main aspiration is to paint light. My innate color sense allows me to paint playful and inventive color palettes. I aim to depict atmosphere, a sense of time of day, and mood in my work.”

“ Experiencing the natural elements helps translate the emotional reactions we may have to a particular place. I'm most often moved by the dance of light and shadow with the varying color temperatures contained within the objects.”

Jeff’s watercolor process begins with quick pencil sketching and evolves into capturing the mood of street and landscape scenes though expressions of natural light using bold and varied brush strokes. En plein air painting is his specialty.

“In my plein air work, I merge abstract and traditional techniques, using a loose, painterly approach to bring each scene to life. My goal is to capture the energy and essence of the moment.”

“My work begins by seeking enlightenment through nature. Themes of inspiration and hope with inner peace and belonging are intentional in my expressions.”

“The subject in front of me is my inspiration, Complement with my imagination, Charged with my passion, and a personal artistic impression embodied in my watercolor works.”

“My colors and strokes evolved as they adapted through exposure to different art and places. I feel that now I only take charge of selecting a subject and my painting leads me through the process.”

“Painting is a language like no other. It is sometimes expansive and exhilarating, and at other times quiet and deeply intimate. I paint to express my joy, curiosity, and hope.”

”I love to see if I can capture the stories that unfold around me and the effects of constantly changing light and weather in unfamiliar places.”