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Artwork Description
Description
Collection Statement
Like Siqueiros, I immediately fell in love with paint pouring as it so wonderfully combines science and art. When different pigments of different weight are mixed with a thinning fluid they are suspended and allowed to interact. Depending on viscosity and the amount of paint used, the colors rise and sink creating the appearance of cells or bubbles on the canvas. After much experimentation with the amounts, weights, and ratio of paint to thinning fluid, I came up with my own formula. Now, the fun is all in the choice of colors and trying to capitalize on the accidents that occur on the canvas. Often I feel the need to add other elements, such as crushed rock and glass, to give more depth and turn the accident into a story. This is what occurred with the Shimmering River series. What began with a melding of coppers, greens, and blacks, ended with a view of river valleys enriched with minerals and plant life.
Artist Information
Bio
Colette Smith obtained her JD from Seattle University School of Law, was a civil litigator for several years, and currently works for the federal district courts. About ten years ago, Colette started to experiment with a brush and a small tube of acrylic paint. Since that time, she has exhibited her work in a solo exhibit, at charity auctions, open juried shows and at local venues. Her work is currently on exhibit at Stink Wine and Cheese in Tacoma. Colette’s work combines color with textures to create depth and light and is greatly influenced by the beauty of the Northwest. In addition to mixed media, Colette creates pieces using the techniques of encaustic, paint pouring and collage.Colette serves as a Commissioner on the Gig Harbor Arts Commission and is President of the Peninsula Art League.
Artist Statement
It never occurred to me that I had creative power but once I discovered it, I took to heart the words of Van Gogh, who said that the “creative power cannot be repressed, one must give vent to what one feels.” Now, when I am not working on a piece or thinking about working on a piece, I feel a void.I am greatly influenced by nature and am lucky to live in the Great Northwest which abounds with beauty and layers upon layers of color. I find inspiration in my gardens and in long hikes in the mountains and along Washington’s beaches.
I learned early on that I am happiest when I allow my work to be uncontrived and free flowing. Abstract expressionism is where my creativity comes to life. I love to mix color with textures and mixed media to create depth and to tell a story. It was this process that drew me to paint pouring and encaustics — fun and explosive techniques where color and flow take center stage. With collage, I can create drawings from virtually any material and am learning to balance my pieces.
I am never quite sure where my creativity will take me but I enjoy every bit of the journey and I am always excited when a piece evokes more than one feeling.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping is free on all orders.
Artworks ship within 14 days of purchase or upon conclusion of the show.
You'll receive confirmation of shipping and delivery via email.
You have 14 days to request a return and another 14 days to return the artwork. For more details, please review our full Return Policy.
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