Artist Statement

The art I create is all about observation. It starts with a decision to stop and notice my surroundings, whether they are large, cavernous rock outcroppings, calm wave pools in the ocean, or items that fit within my hand. Careful observation of the natural world are what feed my inspiration to create a painting. 

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Most often, I work in oil paint. I find it to be a forgiving and enjoyable medium that lends itself to a wide array of color choices, and a variety of textures and subjects. What began as an obsession with rock formations, finding hues of green and purple within sandstone and shale, has since evolved. Now I apply keen observations of color and form to elements like water, clouds, people and plants. I enjoy working on large scale pieces, to convey the impression received from scenes of Lake Erie, the Pacific Ocean, a volcano or other impactful parts of nature. Yet, the desire of buyers to own smaller pieces has driven me to work in that scale as well. 

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Other mediums that lend themselves to my work are watercolor and ceramics. I find the color possibilities in watercolor and the way the medium interacts with itself relatable to oil. However, it offers a more approachable scale and seems to carry less pressure in the piece than an oil painting. I enjoy leaning into watercolor work between regular paintings and other tasks. Ceramic art satisfies my desire to be messy and to connect with the medium through my hands. The art created on my pottery wheel explores glaze combinations and experiments with beach glass. I never make the same piece twice."

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Brittany