Posts
I was just thinking the other day how great it was that I had not let the awfulness of my childhood affect the way I paint. I have seen the darkness in the work of many other artists' who had similar childhood experiences and I felt good that my own work is very colorful and cheerful in subject. Then I realized that it was because of my lfe that I painted this way. I have been determined my whole life not to let my experiences ruin my life and to think of the good and I automatically filter the evil from my paintings, preferring rather idyllic scenes and bold, vivid colors to brighten my work.
To paint in any other way would be, to me, letting the evildoers win. There is simply no way I can allow that. I spoiled my family with kindness and I paint pretty, happy scenes to reflect the goodness I want from life. Amazed, I realize that life always affects art, it just depends on what we want to show - the ugliness and evil or the exact opposite. Artists have used their art to show their despair, their happiness or their political feelings for centuries and I guess I am no different than anyone else.
10 comments:
I love the use of pathways in your art leading you forward future facing and having a direction and destination. Your art is very beautiful indeed and i am glad to find you throught entrecard...I have bookmarked and will come back for more
Beautiful paintings! I really love them all.
Good! Don't let the evildoers win. Dark work is overrated. :)
Beautiful work :)
Just followed a circuitous path to find you, and I'm glad I did. These are idyllic!
Some really stunning paintings Sue Ellen.
They say "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" that statement is particularly true of art.
It never ceases to amaze me what is sometimes produced in the name of art, yet there is always someone out there to whom it appeals.
Yes I think our art is mostly a reflection of who we are and how we live our lives.
I could not imagine painting a subject that reflected evil unless I was paid handsomely for a commission to paint a subject I would not personally be inspired to paint.
So! Let you life shine through your art I love all your work
These paintings are super. You're very talented.
Sue.. the new site looks great! I loved your storm picture! It is simply beautiful! Great job on it, and the site!
Absolutely breathtaking art as always! mind if I ask you to be a featured artist on my site?
Yay for you and the positive path you choose...to do otherwise allows the past to continue controlling. Your work is stunning!
Your paintings are beautiful! Each one sets a mood & I love that! God Bless
Post a Comment