Painting In The Time Of Trouble

Why making paintings in this time of trouble?

One reason is because there has always been trouble.
I don't mean to sound flippant.
People of color have always lived in a time of trouble. My LGBTQIA+ friends have always lived in a time of trouble. Patriarchy, sexism, racisim, poverty are all around me, have always been around me, even though there have been times in my life I did not see it.

Making paintings is more important than ever.
Looking at paintings is more important than ever.
Acquiring paintings for your use is more important than ever.

Paintings brings beauty into the world. I believe that we are most able to see that beauty by keeping our minds open. Making painting and looking at paintings, helps me keep my mind open to new possibilities, to allow new possibilities to form, which is of the utmost importance in this time of trouble.

Red Ducks On A Morning Pond 34" x 40" o/c 2026