The arts and The Creative Process are important because they allow us to connect. Art is a byproduct of the artist connecting with something bigger than themselves. In my case, I connect with nature, and the outcome is a painting. If the connection is complete, then the resulting picture contains a record of that, and a discerning viewer will perceive that and make yet another connection, completing the cycle. Art is a shared energy, and the artist is a conduit.
What was the inspiration for your creative work?
The inspiration for this piece was a photograph of a marsh. It showed no evidence of mankind. It appeared serene and quiet and primordial. When I began to paint it, I noticed shapes and marks from the urban environment. The result is a picture of nature as imitated by man. The vast mystery and complexity of the world translated clumsily and hastily by an insignificant bystander.
My elementary school report cards warned of persistent daydreaming and staring out the window. I now make a career of it.
