revised artist's statement. Lynne

My paintings are inspired by my travels.  I try to convey dramatic light and shadow in complex arrangements.  Caravaggio's work is an inspiration to me because of the luminous quality he was able to achieve in his paintings.  I like to show the essence of a painting, eliminating decorative elements and concentrating on light , shadow, and color to evoke  purity of composition.  Whether I am painting landscapes, flowers, or still life work of vegetables, I want the viewer to linger for awhile and hopefully wonder how it was done.  I recently began to use acrylics and oils in multiple layers to achieve this.  I consider myself a life-long learner and continue to try new techniques .  Inspiration is everywhere!
                                           Lynne Mulhern