Lori Smith
Southlake, TX United States
My goal in painting is to capture and communicate that intangible quality, the emotional undercurrent of a person, place or moment of exchange, the presence of which we have full knowledge, and for which we yearn but often miss in the moment. To be ... More
Artist Statement:
My goal in painting is to capture and communicate that intangible quality, the emotional undercurrent of a person, place or moment of exchange, the presence of which we have full knowledge, and for which we yearn but often miss in the moment. To be able to create a connection with the viewer and among viewers through an impression and understanding of something resulting from viewing my painting is of paramount importance to me.
I approach the creative process seriously, moving through the stages of observation, contemplation, identification, synthesis, translation and finally expression. Through this, it is my hope that my work reflects a balance between this intense interest in the rhythms of life and a ‘joie de vivre’ light heartedness.
My technique includes oils paints and oil crayons, brush and palette knife, in a multilayered process achieving unity through patterns in color, light, and form.
I approach the creative process seriously, moving through the stages of observation, contemplation, identification, synthesis, translation and finally expression. Through this, it is my hope that my work reflects a balance between this intense interest in the rhythms of life and a ‘joie de vivre’ light heartedness.
My technique includes oils paints and oil crayons, brush and palette knife, in a multilayered process achieving unity through patterns in color, light, and form.
Artistic Influences:
Robert Henri, John Singer Sargent, Jane Petersen, Henry Hensche, Richard Diebenkorn, Birger Sandzen, Wassily Kandinsky, Bill Scott, Linda Christensen,
Artist Tags:
landscape, texas, impressionist, contemporary, abstract, colorist
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