First and foremost, I would like to thank all who attended my art show at the Vail Public Library during the month of January. It was so gratifying that I immediately wanted to hang another display and I am currently exploring possibilities. I feel very fortunate to have such a supportive audience!
Currently, I am working on two pieces. For a friend, I have painted “Knitters of Provincetown MA,” a work inspired by my good friend, John Crane, who is pictured in the work. In the process of creating the work, I have sought to capture the bond of friendship shared by the three friends and the passion they feel toward knitting. I have also sought to apply my understanding of light and shadow and the three-dimensionality of the figures in the painting. Here is a picture of the painting as it is evolving:
The second piece seeking a place on my easel is a picture entitled “Hovenweep Memories.” In it, I seek to convey my understanding of how this ancient settlement fit in the arid climate and history of the Four Corners. While the early denizens of the area carved out their existences, they were also challenged by vast distances that separated their community from others. Additionally, they were subject to the variations climate change. They lived in great beauty, however, and their unique structures reveal their attempts to protect themselves from their close exposure to nature. In the painting, I want the viewer to feel the isolation, the beauty, and they mystery of these ruins.
