Life and art change a person. After being a painter for 12 plus years I notice so much more in the world around me. I notice colors (can you believe the number of colors of green in tree leaves?!?!), shapes, value and patterns. Lately, something about patterns speaks to me. I find comfort in the repetition of them. Also, they allow you to use your imagination in new ways. Many times, patterns make me smile as I envision painting something that utilizes them, like all the tail ends of the cows as the herd moves away or the texture of rocks as water moves over them. Sometimes I see a pattern that makes sense when viewed from a distance but when painted close up looks like an abstract painting. How interesting. They can be like the Rorschach Inkblot test…what do you see? Here is an example of a pattern that I find interesting. What do you think it is?
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