Artist Statement The artist’s responsibility is to create works which evoke an emotional and intellectual response from observations. It is not the responsibility of an artist to please or impress every observer. Instead it is the responsibility of the artist to create their best attempt at projecting what they see and feel. Once that occurs, the artist’s job is complete.
No artist is able to compete with nature– it is futile to try. The most an artist can be expected to do is to give a good expression. This describes the way I approach sculpture and painting. My satisfaction comes from the work and effort. Although there is an added benefit to know that others may enjoy one of my paintings or sculpture, art is like politics– there are divergent views. As a result, I do not become discouraged by criticism. Instead, I take criticism for what it is worth, and I use it as energy to make my work better.
In sculpture, it is my intent to create a sense of movement and feeling unique to the subject. The human form and the movements of a horse, especially when combined, present a unique opportunity to create a sense of “there.” It is also an opportunity to express the strength and beauty of nature.
By contrast, painting is both gratifying and challenging. Plein air painting provides an open and free exposure to landscape and architecture. It also carries the benefit of interacting with others while working. These exchanges are often exhilarating.
On the other hand, studio painting provides an opportunity to take the time to explore variations in color, technique and concepts. It is also an incubator for experimentation and creation. Although being an artist is often considered a vocation, to me, it is a passion.
No artist is able to compete with nature– it is futile to try. The most an artist can be expected to do is to give a good expression. This describes the way I approach sculpture and painting. My satisfaction comes from the work and effort. Although there is an added benefit to know that others may enjoy one of my paintings or sculpture, art is like politics– there are divergent views. As a result, I do not become discouraged by criticism. Instead, I take criticism for what it is worth, and I use it as energy to make my work better.
In sculpture, it is my intent to create a sense of movement and feeling unique to the subject. The human form and the movements of a horse, especially when combined, present a unique opportunity to create a sense of “there.” It is also an opportunity to express the strength and beauty of nature.
By contrast, painting is both gratifying and challenging. Plein air painting provides an open and free exposure to landscape and architecture. It also carries the benefit of interacting with others while working. These exchanges are often exhilarating.
On the other hand, studio painting provides an opportunity to take the time to explore variations in color, technique and concepts. It is also an incubator for experimentation and creation. Although being an artist is often considered a vocation, to me, it is a passion.