inspirations

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

inspirations

I thought it would be fun to hear what inspires people!

At the moment, the emergence of spring is inspiring me. Yesterday was my first outdoor painting session since last fall. The weather here in the Boston area was glorious this past weekend and we went birding early each morning. The smells, sounds, hot sun, cool breezes, and the bright floral colors all inspired me to paint!

What about you? Post your inspirations here or on the discussion board of my FaceBook fanclub page (I'm a Fan of Anne Katzeff's Painting).

thanks! Anne

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Skipper's momMay 26, 2009 at 9:51 PM
Hi, Anne. The thing that most inspires my art/photography would be LIGHT. When the light has the wonderful quality of clarity....such as in the South of France or in New Mexico...ah, that's what inspires me to grab my pastels and camera and head outdoors! xox Lynn
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I have been drawing and painting since I was a child. I would sit for hours drawing mandalas with my colored pencils, entranced by the geometric shapes and rich colors. It wasn’t until recently, however, that I started to call myself an artist. That self-defining moment coincided with my falling in love with pastels.

I began working with pastels right after I began swimming with wild dolphins. I wanted to be able to convey through my art the emotional, ethereal quality of this deeply spiritual experience. The vibrant colors and wonderful textures of pastels drew me right back into that ocean world as I painted. Soon I was led to paint other “landscapes” in nature that moved and inspired me.

The Earth is sacred to me. When I begin a painting, the moment the pastel touches the paper, my mind slows down, and I enter a peaceful, meditative state. As I paint, I become deeply immersed in my surroundings, and the joy of playing with color and light fills me. These are sacred moments—when I feel both awe at the beauty around me and humility at being part of something greater than myself.

What I try to do with my paintings is evoke the richness of a particular moment, with all of its sensations and emotions. Art is my way of honoring a special place or experience, usually in the natural world, and of celebrating the wonders of the universe. In my artwork, I step away from my rational mind and allow my spirit to create the art. The completed painting is about what is in my heart as well as what I see with my eyes.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

inspirations

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