About this Piece “Iridescent”: I have a great affinity for color- the effects it has on viewers and the sensations and emotions it can create and emote. Many times, I start a painting by creating a sky by playing with the application of color in bold, blocky brushstrokes. By shifting the shades, tints, and levels of saturation in the colors, I play with the mood and effects of the painting. Iridescent started out this way, and I quickly realized this was not going to turn into a landscape. The bright, dramatic mood I was creating was extremely playful, and spirited so I leaned into that feeling and thought of neon lights, game boards, video games, and animated energy inspired by childhood. The spheres in varying colors and sizes seemed a natural addition and helped emphasize the vivacious feeling the painting was imparting.
Artist Statement: I have lived in Colorado my entire life and grew up in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. I received a BFA in painting as well as an Art Education degree, and for the past two decades I have taught art in public schools to students ranging from kindergarten to twelfth grade. I have always felt that painting was an essential part of my self-care routine, but about five years ago I decided to expand my professional art making and am now connected to and show regularly at several Denver area galleries.