Carmen Duran
Artist Statement:
Vivid color combinations, bold brushstrokes, and rich texture best describe my art aesthetic. No matter the subject,
my focus is creating emotion for the viewer.
My greatest inspiration is wildflowers and gardens found in the Midwest landscape.
Using a variety of mediums, I add color or texture to the canvas layer upon layer allowing intuition to guide me with washes of color using primarily acrylic and other water-soluble paint.
At times I use my own photographs as inspiration while exaggerating the colors or dimensions of the subject. For me, art is personal, emotional and a reflection of my own experiences.
Each painting speaks to a different story. I found painting a little later in life, but maybe it found me!
Lilypad
More Than You Know
Through the Looking Glass
The Brave One
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