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Artist Statement:
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I have always been an artist,
with no choice in the matter.
As a toddler I drew on the
walls of the house, as a youth
I filled sketchbook after
sketchbook, and as I reached
adulthood, my calling became
clear—to share my inner
visions through my artwork.
Again, I had no choice...
My passion is for the earth
and its beauty, intermixed
with elements of the past.
Old, cast-off objects
—run-down barns, abandoned
houses, old cars in a field—I
infuse with new life through
my paintings and mixed media
works. When I create such a
piece, I wish to convey the
emotions I feel for the scene
or object to the viewer. I
want them to be an active
participant in my joy, my
melancholy, my humor, my
nostalgia. Through my
textures, layers, earth-tones,
and choice of images, I strive
to convey these feelings. To
me, the process of creating a
work is transcendental; I am
completely lost in the making,
I am part of each piece.
My two-dimensional works are
produced with acrylic or oil
paints on canvas, panels, or
wooden objects. Often, the
wooden objects are old,
cast-off pieces themselves,
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Artist Exhibitions:
ARTSWorcester Member Show,
Worcester, MA 2002
Discover the Landscape, Aurora
Gallery, Worcester, Ma 2003
ARTSWorcester Gallery - 2003 -
Group members show - 3D Artist
Tribute series
Quinsigamond Community College
- 2003 - Two Minds / One
Vision Paintings - shared show
with my daughter
L.E. Ashley plus four
co-worked pieces - sold 3
pieces
ARTSWorcester ...
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Artist Galleries:
Northlight Gallery / 33 Ocean
Ave. Kennebunkport Maine
True North Fine Art Studio &
Gallery / 15 Ocean Ave.
Kennebunkport Maine
The Donovan Gallery / 3895
Main Rd. Tiverton Four Corners
Rhode Island...
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