Sue Jensen
Sue Jensen |
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From Sue: |
I began painting in 1986, after a career in teaching and medical work. It was a perfect solution to my desire to be home with the children and my longing to be expressive in a creative way with color, design, and texture. My dad was a painter, so it was “in the blood”, and when I paint, it is a tribute to his talent, and the encouragement he gave to his own children. I believe that every one of us has within us the power and ability to be artistic in ways we might not even know. For me, each painting is an adventure. I try to find a different look at the ordinary. The process of painting is what is important to me, the outcome secondary, so in letting go and enjoying the satisfaction of absorbing the moment, I feel I get my best work. Sometimes hours fly by during a painting session. Sometimes it is a struggle. Painting with impulsiveness and discipline are weighty considerations in my art. My work is primarily about nature and how I see objects in nature in relation to their world. It could be seen as impressionistic with a heavy emphasis on color connections and textural variety. I like to examine things in nature closeup and exaggerate color and shapes. Acrylics and collage lend themselves beautifully to this, and I have also started working with encaustics, using the same concepts. During my career, I’ve painted series involving nature, streets of Europe, music, and non-representational abstracts. My work has certainly changed and hopefully, grown, over the past 22 years. I’ve taught my art in various locations for 16 years and enjoy it thoroughly. |