Mary Ann and the Ladies who Lunch Painting

I feel blessed to have lived my life as a creative person. Having a mother who was an artist enabled me to see and appreciate the possibilities of self-expression. She taught me to see the beauty in my surroundings. I try not to think too much when I paint, but I would say that I am “thoughtful”. I use shapes to delineate areas of my surface, and start with light shades of color to give life to the forms. Then, ignoring my original lines, I continue to loosely define more distinct spaces. I love mixing and using colors that seem illogical, using whatever’s with arm’s reach to build upon my original and secondary forms. I use a piece of plywood (6’ x 3 ½ feet) to clip archival paper to, for my larger pieces, and an easel made for me and a Birchwood H-Frame easel for my horizontal works. I’m currently experimenting with surfaces like cradled Ampersand Gesso boards, birch, and canvas. My studio is my apartment on the Upper West side of Manhattan. I love living with my works in progress. I can go to the fridge, merely glance at a piece, and tweak a change that works! While my paintings vary, stylistically, I’d say there’s a common thread: my love of color, dynamic shapes and pathways. I am buoyed and thrilled by the process. I hope you enjoy some of my efforts which are displayed here.