Adrienne Watts
My artwork is the product of my daily experiences. Urban observations like the neutrals and textures of peeling paint on an old building or the pattern of graffiti on an underpass influence my work as do impressions from the natural world, such as pink springtime azaleas, the repetition of yellows, reds, and golds across a swath of autumn foliage, or a vivid orange sunset against the indigo sky at dusk. These create visual images that fuel the choices I make in the studio.
Technically speaking, I like the challenge of a limited color palette and rarely choose more than two or three colors to start a new painting or series. Working within these constraints, I brush, spread, scrape, stencil, and spatter the painting surface while working to create a good composition, visual interest, and a sense of spaciousness.
The painting process for me is both meditative and contemplative. The theme of my current work relates to human interaction with the natural world and with one another.
Website: www.adriennewattsart.com
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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