Wonderful Views into Artists’ Hearts and Minds
In this presentation “Artist Members Explain What Inspired Their Works of Art” our knowledge and appreciation for the artists’ unique vision grows beyond measure. When artists share their creative insight they teach us there are a myriad of possible gateways for artistic expression to be conceived, come to fruition, and flourish.
Specifically, their source of inspiration for individual works of art offers us valuable insight that may bring a new and expanded awareness to our viewing experience. Furthermore, we may learn about their core values, cultural influences, passions, and ultimately what sets them apart from all other artists.
To prepare this splendid presentation we asked all artist members — from all three online galleries — to choose works of art from their pages and share with us what inspired them. (Please note: This was published in 2022.)
Their names will take you to their pages where you can learn more about them and find links to their websites. Please contact them directly to purchase their artwork.
Leanne Fink
Tree Spirits of Denali . “On the drive through Denali National Park I could not help but notice the deafening quiet and feeling of solitude in the immense proportions of its expanse. And then there were the unusual evergreens native to Alaska. They seemed to keep watch and guard the sacred land, breathing out oxygen for us, taking in and purifying our waste. Keepers of the planet.”
Andrea Robinson
Berry Appealing. “I love painting nature. It fills me with joy and enables me to be playful with my subjects. One of the most enduring qualities of art is its power to transport viewers to another place. I invite viewers to my imagined world, where my subjects have personalities and a voice that people can connect with on an emotional level. Whilst not attempting to tell a story in itself, my painting amuses, and dwells in a space of happiness and contentment.”
Ruth Soller
Cottonwood Creek Grand Teton National Park. “I painted this landscape of Cottonwood Creek near Jenny Lake with a background view of the Grand Tetons in the National Park. I emphasized the difference in shape and color of each tree along the creek. To portray distance the mountains in the background are lighter, cooler, and grayer than the trees. In the foreground shallower water near the bank reveals the stones and mud beneath in warmer hues, while the far shore reflects the cool blue of the sky.”
Sandra Belitza-Vazquez
Pomegranate and Acorns on Leaves and Seedpods. “Honey locust seedpods picked up along the railroad tracks in Beacon, NY, and some dried leaves from my yard made for a table setting for an appetizer of fresh pomegranate, with a garnish of acorns, a nut, and a sprig of wheat. Juice surrounds the crunchy red seeds and sticks to the scanner’s surface, inviting touch and taste. Yard and roadside elements provide a simple charm and beauty to the backdrop of the delicious fruit.”
Tommy B. McDonell
The Time is Now. “This spring I worked on developing lighter backgrounds, while continuing to create abstract themes or stories. I used a gelli plate, different colors of acrylic paint, crushed seashells, sand, and pan pastels as I developed values of color for time. I used stencils to create places, symbols, and words. Each of the 21 layers barely overlap to the word ‘now’.”
Barbara Brown
Larch StarBurst. “When I came upon the sight of this Larch tree, proclaiming its beauty in a starry explosion of bright golden Autumn glory, bursting forth from the deep green arms of the Fir it nestles within, I cried aloud for the joy of it! I saw it as a nine-pointed star, the sacred three times three, symbol of unity, proclaiming itself for all to see …does the star jump out at you or perhaps it will sneak up on you?”
Joe Stavec
The Discovery “At first glance, the viewer is drawn to the recumbent figure in the foreground. He seems to be contemplating something…a discovery? Or does he sleep and dream of impossible things? The seated man seems to be looking at the viewer themselves. The figure in the upper right corner is pointing outside the picture plane. All is a mystery for the viewer to explore and discover a unique narrative to accompany the image they see.”
Anne Morrison Rabe
Osteospermum. “Beauty can be found in the most mundane places. I photographed this Osteospermum bouquet in my local grocery store floral department, a favorite for subject matter. The small details were enhanced through editing, focusing on the center of the bloom. This is one of my favorite images due to its simplicity.”
Eva Breitfuß
Tresor. “I created Trésor 2022 after experiencing a period of uncertainty and ‘not knowing’. This was a deeper call to more authentic Being. Trésor from French for treasure is the treasure of unconditional trust in yourself, the opposite of doubt. I believe we all have unlimited potentials. We are consciousness with the capacity to open to and create from the vast space of awareness. This is difficult to talk about because words and language themselves are limiting. Things started to shift when I allowed myself to be truly vulnerable, to sit with the discomfort and allow it all. It is a very tender place of being with the Unknown.”
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