Some believe that artists are touched
by a spark of divine fire. I have always felt that true inspiration
is a gift from our Creator, and have often heard stories from collectors
who have found renewed strength, hope or comfort from something I have
created. In that sense perhaps all artists, whether musician, painter,
or poet can at times be a vessel of God’s profound mercy and
love. If this is true, then inspiration can be thought of as both spiritual
and deeply human.
The Guiding Light, first in my Lights of Inspiration series,
speaks to the dual nature of inspiration. This brilliant sunset penetrates
the swirling storms that sometimes afflict our soul, reminding us that the
deep emotions of hope and faith are a truer reflection of our spiritual nature
than any doubt or turmoil can be. This radiant light works in concert with
the towering clouds to create a sunset that is among the most luminous and
dramatic I have ever attempted to capture on canvas.
The Guiding Light introduces
a compositional format that is new for me. The long, narrow canvas
is perfect for those settings in the home that call for a panoramic
vision.As I worked, I envisioned this handsome piece over a comfortable
sofa or above a rustic fireplace or in some other special setting.
Surely, this dramatic panorama might carry the viewer’s imagination
to sweeping distant vistas. The low horizon line also allows me to
accentuate the drama of the sunset above. Certainly the one word I
would use to summarize my newest work would be: inspiration!
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