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Artists Statement
I find myself drawn to imagery and story. Intrigued by
children and their world of possibilities, I wonder: who will they become? What
decisions will they make that will direct their journey in life? What fears and
obstacles will they face? Images of flight: birds, butterflies, dragonflies,
appear symbolizing joy and hope. My love of quilts and textiles inspires the
use of borders around the central characters. I explore an idea or composition
with a series of paintings and begin by browsing through files of assorted
images. What would I like to paint today? How can I change this image from
something ordinary into something mysterious, humorous, or thought provoking?
Maybe I will place this object out of context or change its size and scale.
Now, what does it remind me of? Until I start composing, I am not sure where
the image will take me. My paintings are visual poems drawing the viewer into
an open-ended story through images that ignite the imagination and sense of
delight.
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