Artist's Statement

Linda Darsow Sutton NWS AFC CWA WW

 

Brought up to see color optically cultivated a personal fascination for transparent color, then attracted by the elegant atmospheric effects enhanced by the light bouncing through the color from the white paper. Transparent watercolor is my primary medium. The results of light on the Natural Environment, Atmosphere, Wildlife, Water, and a sense of instance encourage a never ending attempt to observe nature more intimately. Inspiring a relentless need to express respect for the natural world we have left, and it’s preservation.

Animal forms are explored with a less traditional approach, while still respecting accuracy. Investigation of colors shapes, light qualities and a less expected viewpoint reveals the elegant forms, textures and emotions they present. Captivating the viewer with traditional Art Elements and employing the relationships between abstraction and realism engages the imagination. Not obligating the viewer to respond to a subject exactly as the artist provokes an illusive quality of realism more personal to the viewer. Offering a distraction from the consuming pressures of civilization, even if only for a moment. It’s not how much information is on a surface but how much reaction evoked from that surface that is important. Not to just admire the paint, but have an experience, or remember one. Be “there”, go somewhere think about something! Inciting a memory or maybe even inspiring a revaluation of priorities, hopefully imposing my opinion that our Natural world is worth saving.

“eARTh fascinates me. Human interference with Natures original plan is sadly questionable at best. It will be important to have preserved it, fully stocked! Every single little link will be significant when the powers that be come to realize the Earth requires respect in order to nurture us all. The more painting teaches me, the more evident this becomes.”