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BoldBrush Recommends: Jill Musser
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Biography
As you can see, my paintings are non-representational. I am attempting to convey concepts that are not related to visual reality. I like to leave interpretation up to the viewer, if there must be interpretation. People often say they do not "get" abstract or non-representational art. I suggest that there is nothing to get. Either you like and enjoy the painting or you do not. Color, shapes and design on the canvas either appeal to you or they do not.
I use acrylic or oil paint to create my art. I find that I can achieve certain heavier, textural effects with oil and then a different, more transparent effect with acrylic. Using acrylic paint is more conducive to making marks and adding decorative effects over the paint. With either medium, I let the painting evolve and dictate the results on the canvas. While painting, I get very involved in color combinations, textures, soft edges, hard edges, is the painting too harsh? too indecisive? Does it show intention? Are the colors harmonious? I keep at it until I am satisfied with what I see, and I sign it and put the brush down. I never give up because I can always come back and change something - or not.
I decided to become a full-time artist in 1985, but I have had creative interests for most of my life. Inspiration has come from past artists including Vasily Kandinsky, Joan Mitchell, Georgia O'Keefe, Joaquin Sorolla, and Nicolai Fechin. Some living artists I admire are Wayne Tebow, Quang Ho, Richard Diebenkorn, and Karen Sharer.
I believe humanity is better off to have as much art as possible, in any and every form. Art is the one thing that lasts and is treasured the most. Hence, I paint because I want to be part of this contribution to our world. I want to try to add beauty and interest to the human experience.
When people respond to my work, it is very thrilling to feel the personal communication that transpires. I always feel that I have reached a mutual inner sanctum when this happens. I like to think that a painting will provide a needed focal point or pizazz in an otherwise bland room. I hope that people find an inner peace, an appreciation of quality in life, or an aesthetic satisfaction through my art.
I am honored to be communicating through my artwork. It is, to me, a tremendously exciting and rewarding lifetime endeavor.
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