Friday, May 14, 2010

2010 So Far

Hi from Lorraine,

2010 has been a very eventful year. I've already had a double exhibition with Douglas Sehnert at The Southern Cross (the second half of which goes til the end of the month) and some paintings are likely to find their way into the New Zealand Art Festival in Wellington midway through the year. I've even sold "Self Portrait in Orange and Blue" from my Strawberry Fare collection! Hopefully she has found a good home; a special one to me, she is.

LT
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Artist's Statement

I'm inspired by the positivity in mankind; no matter how bad or strange a situation is, many people are still able to see the good in it, and that's what feeds my creativity. While I like to paint landscapes and objects associated with rich memories and sensations, this artwork is currently centred around people. My subjects live stories that inspire me; I learn something from each person that I'd like to share with viewers. Sometimes I see the images in dreams, but more often I'll look at something or someone that is outwardly ordinary and my mind and heart will know just which colours, textures, and shapes could describe what has captured to me. I'll know whether a subtle watercolour technique or bold oil paints will work best. Those who have inspired me have helped me to grow and I'd like to help others by sharing my journey as well.

Inspirations

Inspirations
Australian swimming sensation, Ian Thorpe, is someone I don't really know much about, but I know that once he admitted he wasn't necessarily a talented swimmer; instead, he just worked really hard for what he achieved. I've remembered that and have slowly absorbed it over the years.