Elizabeth Stockton

Yellow and Magenta by Elizabeth Stockton, Contemporary Oil on canvas Painting

2022

Karen Blair lives in Charlottesville, Virginia where the surrounding mountains provide daily inspiration for her work. Her own garden and those of friends...

Karen Blair lives in Charlottesville, Virginia where the surrounding mountains provide daily inspiration for her work. Her own garden and those of friends...

Karen Blair lives in Charlottesville, Virginia where the surrounding mountains provide daily inspiration for her work. Her own garden and those of friends ...

Karen Blair lives in Charlottesville, Virginia where the surrounding mountains provide daily inspiration for her work. Her own garden and those of friends inspire the flowers and tre...

"My torn paper shapes are put together like large remains of sculpture being reassembled. My initial thoughts are on pure shape. The unusual shapes coming together in their raw simplistic form, how they interact with each other, the shapes creating their own language. I let them stand alone in their purest form. The way they come together in the space helps ground them, giving a friction of sorts, a system, a world built around the forms, a quiet place within. I love large inviting spaces, as if to say, “Come here, I’m here to comfort you.” I am creating a space where you find a soothing uncluttered balance. I want you to like the stillness there. So every piece of work has a piece of me in it, my personality, my love of spaciousness and calm. I am totally aware of every aspect of the work and in the moment, concentrating on that one moment in time—the Now. It is my desire that the sense of peace, harmony, and stillness is communicated to you." Judith Williams...

While influenced by various 19th century landscape artists, Jim has developed a unique technique characterized by tonal, minimalist representation of his subject matter. Through this...

Oil on canvas

Oil on canvas

Oil on canvas

Oil on canvas

Oil on canvas

Oil on canvas