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american artist
Meaghan Troup
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From the time I possessed the dexterity to pick up a crayon
it was evident that art would hold a permanent and significant position in my existence. No fragment of paper found
refuge from my fervent fingers and zealous imagination.
This artistic affinity, creative instinct, and dynamic imagination have been refined, cultivated, and channeled over
many years through education and training.
As an artist, one constantly evolves through gained knowledge and life experience. Thus, art is relentlessly being
shaped and altered. So it is with my work. I cannot recollect a moment when a passion for art was not embraced by
my soul.
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There are three pervading influences upon my work. Foremost is my personal relationship with Christ, and my faith
in God and His Word. God is the master painter who tenderly and carefully places us- His strokes, on His canvas
of life, in which He invested His all. Only God knows the
depth of our tone, the vivacity of our character and the
length of our stroke. Yet, even the most minute brushstroke
possesses a significant purpose, and if the painting lacked
even one, it would cease to convey the Artist’s message.
When I commence a work of art, I believe that in this small manner I am
akin to my Creator. He generates all
that exists, imparting grace, strength,
and the ability to fully love. God has
bestowed me with the talent and ability to reflect this through art.
The life lessons learned from an arduous battle with leukemia have also
potently impacted my work because it
altered the way I perceive the blessing
of life. Facing the possibility of death
gave me a heightened appreciation
for life and a new perspective to view
the world by. Many people describe
my work as simultaneously vivid
and peaceful- a quality that I believe
stems from this experience, and also
identifies each piece as unmistakably
mine. The beauty that surrounds me
inspires me artistically, be it a majes-
tic landscape, an arresting smile, or the play of light and
shadow across objects on a table. These aspects of life are
so overlooked as we go through our daily routines.
My work is heavily inspired by nature as I think that the
beauty around us is one of the most amazing ways God
touches us with his presence. Growing up in the beautiful
Finger Lakes region of New York State provided endless
stunning landscapes that continue to be reflected in my
work. The nature surrounding my current residence in the
mountainous Central Pennsylvania region also inspires.
There are many beautiful waterways, fields, rolling hills,
and mountains.
Painting primarily with a palette knife creates energetic
texture that is a characteristic trait of my work. This technique allows for heightened texture and sense of depth in
each piece. It is my desire that, through my art, individuals
from all walks of life can be reminded of the beauty, joy
and hope that persists in this world if we take the time
to notice it. I also hope that my work inspires peace and
encourages viewers as they face the situations that arise
each day.
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