Once in a blue moon for some artists, the clouds may part and inspiration strike. Behold, a masterpiece appears! I can not say that has ever happened to me. My ideas begin with an emotion, an inward “smile.”An image catches my attention. Perhaps it is a view from my car window, the play of light on an everyday object, a facial expression, an association with a memory. The images are manifold. However, they all share a common effect-an emotional trigger. I am drawn to them. That emotion creates a desire that involves paint and canvas. Such was the case here with this new work, Heirlooms. The pieces in this still-life are items that have always been in my life. I cannot remember when they weren’t there, and each has a story incased in my memories. The process began with arranging a still-life in the studio, playing with the light and placement for days. ...just looking at it. Eventually, I painted a small color study on craft paper. I unhurriedly studied that, experimented with possibilities. Eventually, I began painting. Someone has said that a painting is never finished, and I agree. For now, I will release Heirlooms to stand alone to speak for itself. Dario Fo said, “While drawing I discover what I want to say.” A process is indicated by those words, and sometimes the process is slow in coming, but that (the process) constitutes the joy of painting. Heirlooms is 18x18 on two inch gallery wrap canvas. For purchasing details, see https://www.dailypaintworks.com/artists/Nan-Perry-5639/artwork.
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