As a landscape painter, I want my paintings to have sense of place. Each location affects me differently and affects the outcome of the painting. I try to communicate the feeling of the location in a way that feels familiar to the viewer.
In my exhibit at The Village Artists this month, I’m celebrating Clemson’s Sandhill Research & Education Center (REC). A few years ago, Clemson sold part its land to be developed into what is now The Village of Sandhill. The property on the other side of Clemson road is maintained as a wildlife habitat with walking trails around the small lakes. It’s a wonderful green space in the middle of a densely developed area.
Within the property are pine woods, hardwood wetlands, and a stand of cypress trees. The lakes have waterlilies that bloom in the summer. Watching the waterlilies float on the calm surface is calming and has been the source of inspiration for many of my paintings.
If you love waterlilies as much as I do, please join me for the First Friday wine and cheese reception February 3rd, 6:00-8:30 pm at The Village Artists. Bring your questions. I’d love to tell you more about my inspirations and techniques. If you can’t make it Friday, the exhibit will be up through February.