"Serendipity" Painting

I am an American abstract artist living and working in Sweden. My work is a vibrant tapestry of personal accounts that capture fleeting moments and emotions. My paintings are widely collected and can be found in both private and corporate collections internationally. Each piece acts as a short story woven from time, place, and deep personal feelings, often reflecting my profound love of nature. I am captivated by certain elements in nature that naturally catch my attention, leading me to ponder why some places resonate while equally beautiful scenes remain unnoticed. These "noticed" places often reveal unique interactions of color, movement, and textures, accompanied by irregularities in light and sound. While I understand that capturing the full essence of nature is unattainable, my aim is not replication but rather a personal representation of what I see and feel. I am essentially a reactionary painter. However, I begin each piece with an idea and carry that through the entire painting process. I often start with a simple drawing or mark-making to set a direction but let my instincts guide me from there. This process is dynamic. I interact with the canvas, bringing my inner world to life through each brushstroke. I layer and remove, exploring depth and texture and revealing hidden layers beneath the surface. Carrying the initial idea throughout, I often continue to draw directly onto the canvas with chalk or charcoal, occasionally leaving fragments embedded in the wet paint. Being a self-taught artist has afforded me the freedom to develop a unique style unbounded by conventional techniques. Without the constraints of formal education, I've forged my path through intuition and personal discovery. I cherish those moments when I become entirely immersed in the act of painting, as it is during these uninhibited phases that my work truly comes alive.