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painting

Two weeks ago I wrote:

Two weeks ago I wrote: "I don't want my paintings to look real. I want them to convey emotions." Some people got it immediately. Others are still thinking about it. But here's what I know: The people who understand don't need convincing.

What are you looking for in…

What are you looking for in a painting? If you want something that matches your sofa, there are plenty of options. If you want something that looks exactly like a photo, print the photo. But if you want something that stops you— Something that makes you breathe differently— Something that…

Photography captures what was.

Photography captures what was. Painting captures what remained. When I see a sunset, I don't paint the clouds. I paint the feeling of watching them dissolve. When I see waves, I don't paint the water. I paint the silence beneath the motion. That's the
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THE FOREST THAT REMAINS

THE FOREST THAT REMAINS

"The value of a painting."