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I want the eye to dance and the soul to sing so that the viewer is inspired to paint, dance, or sing themselves. My paintings evolve through my ongoing response to how they develop. I listen to what the colors are saying to each other and I try to arrange them so that they begin to sing to each other.
I like to be spontaneous and then go back with a critical eye often repeating that cycle many times in an attempt to produce a loose, complex, but fresh and integrated whole. The challenge is to combine both strength and subtlety so that both hold their own without detracting from each other.
I paint fast, but I repaint the canvas many times. I like the result of building up layers and I often use the previous painting(s) by leaving pieces of them or scratching through to them. Bright colors make me happy and give me energy. I hope my paintings may do the same for those who view my work.
You may visit my website, www.ToryCowles.com to see more of my work. |
