Move On From Here

Acrylic on Canvas

40 x 30

Dog and Man

Acrylic on Canvas

 36 x 36

Artist Statement

In my work, I'm reacting to whatever sparks my interest in the world around me.  As a result, I have developed several distinctivebodies of work, diverse in both style and subject matter.  My focus is to produce a life's work that is respectful of the past, reflects my present view and will remain pertinent in the future. 

My bodies of artwork, accumulated over more than 20 years, alternate between a painterly improvisational style and a more precisely executed, linear style.  The results are thoughtful, but not intellectual, bypassing the brain to appeal directly to the eye, and heart.  My pallet ranges from delicate pastels through luscious hues, sometimes continuing into acidic shades.  The execution is usually spontaneous, with a deliberate composition at it's foundation.

After discarding the spiritual smorgasbord embraced by so many of my generation, I am, nonetheless, left with an undeniable sense of affection and familiarity for the people and things of my surroundings. Great visual art, good conversation, music, delicious food and nature can all evoke a sense of belonging or longing.

These feelings lead me to the conclusion that just because an idea or style is new to me, doesn't mean it is new to the world. Nor is newness or originality a meaningful goal in itself. On the contrary, obsession with originality forces the artist to become more concerned with the impetus of the work, than with the articulation of a personal vision or perception.

My personal experience has convinced me, that all visual art after prehistoric aboriginal work is founded on preceding work, rendering the single-minded search for something new, an unsatisfying journey.  For me, the purpose of painting is to take my personal experience of existence and push it on to the canvas. So much Modern painting is a representation of an intellectual exercise. The artist's presence is transparent. It is my hope, that when people look at my work, they will know that I have actually been there.

Website: http://www.lloydfinearts.com

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