Gallery Artists: Rick Stevens

Light is a unifying element. It illuminates all we see. Light defines the colors, contrast, and mood of the picture as a whole. I build from the principles I have learned painting landscape to arrive at imagery that, however non-objective it may be, is pervaded by a unifying light source.

Some of the shapes that keep returning in my compositions have evolved from certain themes in the landscape. The forest provides an interesting play of light and space with the sunlight filtering through complex networks of branches and leaves, casting shadows that frequently change. Water captivates me as its surface fluctuates, affected by such forces as wind or currents, or movement of the subjects it reflects.

My inspiration comes from looking inward as well. My interest in Eastern philosophy, yoga, and various forms of music, have been among the ingredients in the well that I have dipped from over the years. My work is a reflection of my interest in the natural world, the spiritual realms, and the human experience.

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