While taking a figure drawing class, students discussed the cost and lack of availability of figure models. The teacher pointed to the outside landscape and said paint a tree. He wasn't trying to be sarcastic but was serious while he shared his feelings about nature. The teacher shared that trees have weight, curves, and personality...
I think our forests, backyards, and urban sidewalks are filled with resilient "spirits" that have helped many artists including me with their journey. I call these paintings "Ink Play." The first painting was a combination of a large brush and heavily loading it with ink. The work on the bottom was completed with medium brushes and dragging a partially loaded brush against a dry surface.
I've always enjoyed the beautiful work of Chinese and Japanese calligraphers and painters. I love the pictographs. My art journey is always a combination of nature, memory, and absorbing different cultures...
