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| Color has always been a primary focus of my artwork. During a career that has included both music and art I had an epiphany where the relationship between color (light), and sound became one. I now think of each painting as synonymous with music. Each has its own unique melody, color and rhythm of composition and form. For this reason, although I still make representational paintings and portraits, I have moved my paintings into a more flowing, abstract form of expression, using high-chroma dye and collage as my medium. | |
 "Dunes" |
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I discovered the vibrancy of dye
after being dissatisfied with the paler hues of watercolor. I
wanted something organic and vivid; the colors had to sing and
have a "wow" factor of their own. Once I began to experiment
with the quality of the dyes, I could introduce theme and content
to the work. The organic quality of the materials makes them
perfect for expressing themes about nature, harmony, our connection
to the earth, and more importantly, the soul's journey. I believe art is intended to inspire and to provoke the audience; to move something in the heart and the brain; to give a new perspective to the observer. Seeing in this way helps us to identify- to become one with the the "other." I hope you find something in my work that moves you. |
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music. Every soul has been born on earth to love what is beautiful, and beauty is its only substance." |
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 "talking to the sky serpent" |
 "lovers under an approaching storm" |
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ENTIRE SITE AND ALL IMAGES COPYRIGHT 2006-2007 BY ELIZABETH PAXSON