So Pretty »
I often feel guilty when a painting turns out to be rather ‘pretty’. In the fine arts world, contemporary artwork that is ‘pretty’ is considered fluff; sell-out, unimportant, easy-to-write-off artwork. Being that I am a worry wort news junkie who is constantly shocked by the selfishness and cruelty that humans embody, anger, fury, and outrage are all very easy emotions for me to embrace. So, when I sit in front of a blank canvas, what comes out is an attempt to calm my nerves, please my eyes and give my brain a little break. This is exactly what I hope someone who looks at my work can experience. Yes, it’s a pretty simple concept, but still relevant, I think. And if you disagree, come and talk to me about it face to face. I will eat you alive. And then perhaps I’ll use all that energy to go and paint another ‘pretty’ piece. ;)
