Julie's Artist Statement and Final Series

Rock Harbor, MA - 8/2/11 - 21x13in - Wood filler paste, wood crayons, stain markers, charcoal, and polycrylic on oak

Landscapes and wildlife have been a great inspiration in my photography. Trees in particular have provided me with a direct connection to nature and have motivated my explorations with the many uses of wood. This material is the support for my work. My color palette remains within the tones of wood, which I create using a variety of wood fillers and stains. The images are chosen from my nature library based on my reaction to each wood surface. The scenes are chosen based on the flow and divisions of space in the wood's grain. Each piece is an experiment with different applications of the media. The effects range from very thick and impasto to very thin and transparent. Although the original photographic compositions inform the work, each one evolves in its own unique way. The movement in the wood grain enlivens the scenes, transcending the impact of the still image alone. The works on wood provide a unique visual experience for what it is like to be motionless in the middle of a natural world that is constantly moving.

Julie Withers Fisher Blog - Summer 2011 Mixed Media