Artist Statement
My motto is be humble and stay busy, so I’m always working on either my poetry or art. I go to my studio every day. Going every day means I’m always a little bit ready. And I do something creative every day. I think of myself as a maker, stopping and starting within a constant stream of activity.
When I’m working on a painting, I never look at what’s come before, so that I can start each piece fresh. This allows me to sometimes make great mental leaps, to change my thinking in surprising ways.
My work serves as a kind of journal, a reminder of how I was thinking at a particular stage of my life. For that reason, I seldom change pieces once I decide that they are done. Through my series of brownstone and doll paintings I explore what light does to color, and our often hidden emotional landscapes.
Website
http://www.joannemcfarland.com/
Looking at the two collages of the paper ladies, I thought I’d look to see what you are up to. I love your brownstone collection. I hope that I can make contact with you when I return to New York.
Take care!
So great to hear from you Sandra, after so long. I hope you and your daughter are well.