Marilyn

• F
• Madison, WI, US

My paintings are an exploration of observation and storytelling. Sometimes the inspiration comes quickly and other times if resides in my mind for some time. My inspiration are my feelings with regard to a subject.

Whether I capture the mental image or the digital photograph of a subject, I first sketch the picture and then use oil paint to explore a variety of color contrasts and depth to give substance and meaning to my work. I start with a blank canvas which allows the completed piece to be a reflection of my intelligence, research, hope, values, and trust in myself and God. The end result, is my mind, heart and soul expressing themselves.

I continue to work on my style that merges personal experience with images of world peace in order to bridge the gaps in humanity to build a stronger foundation built on compassion, inspiration, and faith. My use of variance and relevant subject matter provide an overall sense of peace and empathy between myself and the viewer.

Jesus, errest Hemingway, robert Redford,Bill Clinton, ohhhh so many...

gardening, painting, reading, friends, boating,taking care of my animals, traveling

jazz, classical, r&B;, country...really any except rap and heavy metal

gunsmoke, Family Feud,any classic, anything with robert redford, clint eastwood,julia roberts,...so many greats

Gone with the Wind, Godfather I,II, III, Oh so many

Bible, gone with the wind. anything James Michner, Anything Louis L'Amour ohhh so many

"If God is with me, who can be against me", "It is He who strengthens me"

Jesus, my parents, brother J.W.m sister Alice, Matt,