Inspiration Point
“Inspiration Point” was the theme for the Stormy Weather Festival at the Dragonfire Gallery in Cannon Beach, OR. I loved this theme because it got me to actually focus on what inspires me and put it into words. I've always known that painting is a spiritual act and that what is coming out of me comes from deep inside and is very soul-filled. But taking the time to shine a light on this inner reality and write about it revealed to me the extent of the internalized data that is held inside. I was actually a bit surprised at the importance of history and global experiences and relationships, even on small simple little paintings like these three. All three are based on scenes from the two trips to Europe I enjoyed in the past year and were painted especially for “Inspiration Point”. Here’s my Artist Statement for that show: Inspiration Point I travel. A lot. I take a great many photos on these trips and they a...
