Being cognizant that I need to make viewers of my work feel something, is omnipresent. Complementary colors, the juxtaposition of different textures, and utilizing the forms of the shapes of animals to make an interesting composition are my starting points. Recognizing the snippets of splendor around me and transforming those fleeting moments into a record is one of my goals.
Portraying magnificence in the ordinary may make people pause to see what was previously unseen. Golden Harvest, 2012, Oil, 9″x12″ by Jan McAllaster Stommes How then, is beauty found in this changing environment? During times of heavy rainfall, these conduits of the earth’s water cycle serve as transportation vehicles for vast quantities of topsoil with its nutrients along with the chemicals that have been applied.
The degradation of the environment is readily apparent when one observes streams and rivers flowing through modern agricultural areas. It reduces natural plant life in exchange for vast fields of crops. I take great joy in sharing the beauty of which I see.Īgriculture here in Wisconsin, as well as worldwide, has been moving to an industrial model which increasingly excludes humans or wildlife and changes the landscape. The one thing that unites my varied styles, mediums, and subject matter is color. The juxtaposition of hues, textures, light, and shadows on the canvas or panel allows me to tell my story. Finding the resplendent in what most would consider the ordinary is what compels me to step into my studio. Looking for loveliness is what motivates my art. I believe beauty is everywhere but during our daily rush of life, it is often ignored or not even perceived. I believe it was Jacques Maritain who wrote that “beauty is rare.” I disagree with that viewpoint. Drawing inspiration from the world in which I live, that being a rural agricultural community in Wisconsin, is how I find my voice.
Artists may travel abroad for stimulation to start their work.
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