Why is Original Art Special?

The idea of creating and sharing ones art with the world is not new. The artist, collector, decorator, and patron of art seem to understand intuitively the journey of the artwork is completed when the handmade art is transported to a new home . . .

Does it matter if the art is purchased because the collector “likes the colors, “design, emotions, or subject matter? I don’t know. I’m clear that original art has a spirit/life of its own and when shared becomes even more special for the creator and new owner.

San Clemente Experience, Acrylic Painting, Small Format Art

The paintings I’ve done this month are my take on the color, design, abstract ideas of nature and a dose of impressionist techniques. It’s all pulled together with a little fun and lots of music . . .

You’d think discussing the process would detract from the spontaneity. I don’t think so. We all soak up ideas, images, emotions and experiences. Some of us bring it out in our conversations, journals, and the visual artist channel’s it into art work

Artistic Path, Original Acrylic Painting

Creating art is often an instinctive process for me. It’s also laced with my response to nature, abstract ideas, and then layered with memories of art history and soaking in the masters. This combination of viewing nature and reaching internally is just the path I take.... Every artist has his own private trek.

What is your path is it fueled by technique, color, design, people, or perhaps emotions? What ever it is I hope it’s productive and gratifying...