Texture!

Lane's Island: Summer Memory,  oil on prepared paper,  7 1/2" sq.,  c. PJW, 2014

I am fascinated with texture in art work. 

This interest has lead me to much experimentation in my studio practice.

I have used a variety of surfaces and art materials to achieve numerous textural results.  

The "Lane's Island Through the Seasons Suite" was created using prepared 

300 lb. watercolor paper as the surface, carefully tearing the edges 

and preserving a clean border around each sheet.

Several of these new paintings will be on view in 

"Stretch," the Annual Summer Show including art of the 13 Artists of the 

Brush Art Gallery & Studios

from June 24 - August 3, 2014

Reception - Thursday, June 26th, 2014  //  5 - 7 pm

Refreshments Served

"Lane's Island, Through the Seasons Suite" - Experimenting with Painting Surface

Lane's Island, Through the Seasons Suite: Summer Light,  detail,  oil on prepared paper,  25"  sq,  c. PJW, 2014

 

 

Oil painting is a long time passion of mine, rooted in some of my earliest creating memories.
For The Lane's Island, Through the Seasons Suite I am painting on prepared watercolor paper with a variety of mark making techniques.  The texture of the paper offers unexpected interest and character to the completed works.  The collection will be shown in summer, 2014 at the Brush Art Gallery & Studios.