LANDSCAPE AND MEMORY

HOME FROM THE FARM

HOME FROM THE FARM

Lately, I have found that i really enjoy the process of creating landscapes entirely from memory. After years of painting from reference photos, it is exciting to manipulate reality to fit how the memory looks in my minds eye.

These landscapes are my most recent, and represent three entirely different places in entirely different times, and yet they live concurrently in my memory bank of images. By looking at them next to each other it is evident that I like to simplify and rub off the rough edges and keep only certain parts of a memory. I would suppose that everyone does much the same thing, but in my case it is part of the design process.

TUSCAN HILLS

TUSCAN HILLS

The process of designing and creating these landscapes means that certain elements take precedence and come into prominence as the work takes shape. In most cases I am unaware until well into the process what features will become key.  Afterwards I always know when it is right, because it fits the memory and feels complete, even if parts have had to be eliminated.

It is a challenge to make these memories come alive, and to be able to share them with others in such a complete way, is very satisfying. Enjoy!

HEAVY WEATHER

HEAVY WEATHER