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| r s p i r i t u a l a r t b y P a t r i c i a R o b i n W o o d r u f f |
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| "Hundreds of thousands of impressions from the invisible world are eagerly wanting to come through you. I get dizzy with the abundance." - Rumi I consider myself an artist and an imagineer. I create what I imagine. Since my inspiration may lead me to solidify an idea in whatever media would be best, I've done work in clay sculpture, cast metal, stained glass, wood carving, ink, colored pencil, computer art, pencils, oils... but I keep coming back to watercolors. Watercolor, especially, lends itself to working "alla prima." Capturing the inspiration in one burst of creativity. For me, creating art is like being in love. When I am separated too long from being able to do art, there is a feeling of restlessness and longing. Once I have immersed myself in painting, there is the heart-glow of creating and a sense of timelessness. I feel connected to the Source of Creativity. It's as if the painting is coming through me, rather than "me" creating it. It's the mystical timelessness of being totally in love. I may look up when I'm done a painting and be totally surprised that it's dark outside! While my work encompasses many styles and many media, the spirit behind all my work is the same. |
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| I feel the Creator has given me the ability to be a creator of beauty. I hope that through my artwork the spirit may shine through. That there is beauty to be found everywhere. That we are connected to Spirit in all it's myriad of forms. I hope my work may cause you to pause and reflect. Taking time in a busy day to think of the beauty of creation and our connection to it. I think that's why my work has evolved from realism to expressionism. My most meaningful work is when I can capture an emotion on paper. When the colors and shapes form an archetype that bypasses the conscious brain and connects straight to the viewers subconscious. My choice of color is not necessarily based on reality. It's driven much more by what mood it will evoke. I tend towards vivid, succulent color. One of my favorite colors in my watercolor palette is a bright magenta. It's very warm and vibrant and just glowing with joy. It's those emotions that I want to shine out from my art. My partner jokes that Picasso had his "Blue Period" and I am now in my "Star Period". It's because I'm fascinated by the concept that science can show us that every element heavier than helium was formed in the heart of a star. So literally, we are "star stuff." So I wind up using the star imagery in various paintings to convey our connection with the Universe. I've been exploring the imagery that connects us to nature, beauty, peace, serenity, joy and love. My goal is to create artwork that comes from Spirit. Art that goes beyond visual... to connect with your mind and soul. - Patrica Robin Woodruff |