“ Art is an adventure into an unknown world that can only be explored by those willing to take the risks .” Mark Rothko
Creating and producing art is physically and mentally demanding ; it is labour intensive requiring discipline and self-analysis . Creativity is risk taking , being vulnerable to failure and criticism . However , the satisfaction of bringing a painting to completion and a public affirmation of my art is very encouraging .
Revival 1 , encaustic , reclaimed copper roofing , image transfer on panel , 6 x 6 inches , 2012 / 2014
By nature I am a planner and organizer , visualizing my works prior to the physical act of creating . In preparation for an upcoming gallery show , I made a foam core scale of the gallery , cut miniature artwork panels in different sizes and adhered them to the walls , spacing them so that I could visualize the final gallery exhibit . This process provided me with clarity , and enables me to proceed with confidence .