Kate Korp
Art is taking an idea and giving it form. My effort when I draw, paint or prepare to pull a print is to observe very closely so as to understand the idea and drama of my subject as well as the visual elements that underlie the subject. The forms I see created by light, shadow, color and texture result in images that are often quite abstract but ones to which I hope the viewer will relate when artistically expressed.
Originally I was an abstract oil painter. Intuitively I would add more paint, movement, shape and texture to the work. As the piece developed, the color would bring me into the painting. My work was emotionally expressive, pressing my feelings out onto the canvas. Now, drawing with pastels my work is more about deliberate choices. My painting compositions reflect my stories about travel, love and family. My inspiration is derived from mother nature, learning and exploring the world outside myself as well as my internal journey of self-reflection.
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