Pamela Gilmore Hake: Artist Statement This body of work is a part of my Earth Series. My entire life has been influenced by the nature around me. It was indeed an Awakening when I realized the inspiration for my abstract paintings were of the Earth. Currently, rocks with their grandeur down to their veins, textures, and shapes have dominated my art. At times, plant life has crept into the cracks of the cracks of the rocks as well. I live in a historic house built of rhyolite, a volcanic rock from the area. This rock has furnished a safe shelter for people since it was quarried in 1885. So, how could I not want to honor their importance to mankind. These abstract paintings are my tribute to t
Jenny Wilson: Artist Statement I find the greatest artistic inspiration from exploring the mysteries of nature and how they relate to the human spirit. My paintings are conceptualized in my mind and then applied upon paper. Making art is a meditative process, steeped in the desire to create something beautiful and serene that will resonate with the viewer. I work in acrylic, carefully applying layers to create an illuminated sense of atmosphere. My landscape paintings become layered stories that have multiple interpretations. My art is motivated by desires many of us share: to experience an Awakening; to connect with something greater in this universe; to find peace and serenity. Image attac
