ARTIST'S STATEMENT

My paintings are done primarily in watercolors and acrylics. Watercolors for the infinite challenge the medium presents and acrylics for their versatility.

My themes are varied according to my mood and range from the extreme realism of my florals, still lifes and landscapes to wonderfully abstract pieces which allow me to let go, loosen up and play! In creating my abstract works I strive to produce images that are textural, provocative and that challenge the imagination. It's all about line, shape, color, texture, darks and lights. Each new painting is a surprise and often is the result of many "happy accidents." These abstracts, as they evolve, sometimes from little more than a few blobs of color, actually become representations of something or someplace very real to me, but not necessarily seen by the casual viewer.

I plan to continue to work in both abstraction and realism. ..as the spirit moves me. This, then, is my art...Please click on the "gallery" thumbnails, browse and enjoy! To return to the home page at any time, simply click on the banner at the top of the page, "pamelastarr-fineart.com."

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Pamela van Laanen
2012