Gallery Artists: Jerry Ricketson

"Though I paint various subjects such as figures and still lifes, I tend to paint more landscapes, probably because I simply enjoy the outdoors. And when I paint landscapes, I try to not select my subject, but rather let it present itself to me. All of the elements of outdoor painting such as the light, surroundings and weather can team up to create some dazzling effects that literally grab my attention, almost demanding to be painted. If I go out with a preconceived idea of, say, painting a stream with rocks lining its edges, more often than not I'll come home disappointed. But if I go out with an open mind and with just the intent of enjoying what I see, those are the times I will most likely find something that makes a great subject for a painting".

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