Encaustic Arts Magazine Winter 2011 | Page 15

Karon Leigh An ongoing examination of my surroundings and how I fit into the world has been at the forefront of my awareness throughout my life and is a main consideration in my artwork. Nature teaches us that simplicity and complexity exists together in all things and that nothing exists inherently in itself. I am fascinated and in awe of nature and inspired by weather, light, time of day and seasons, as well as historical and geological time, especially how it relates to landscape. Although my art is mostly abstract, and my process very intuitive and experimental, landscape is often the subject if not an element in the painting. Karon Leigh I am fascinated and in awe of nature and inspired by weather, light, time of day and seasons... Evidence of Life In A Fossilized Sample Portfolio 15 Fall www.EAINM.com