The consuming allure of painting gives me a feeling of being invincible, powerful and filled with self confidence. Painting in plein air, I feel that I become a part of my surroundings, relishing the quiet, the colors, the smells, and all the nuances around me. I know that I am experiencing a world that few see or comprehend in the same way that I do.
I am drawn to the light and colors of fleeting moments which I try to portray in my representational paintings. Influenced by the impressionists, sometimes I push or change my colors to convey my feelings about a scene. My use of the brush and palette knife, which are as unique to me as handwriting, will vary with each painting depending on my mood or the landscape. There is a spontaneity yet controlled look to my paintings. I hope that you come away with some understanding and a glimpse into this powerful and beautiful world that I experience and that it touches you with an emotional response.
Becky Joy
beckyjoy@beckyjoy.com