ARTIST STATEMENT Color and movement are my focus in my sky paintings. My work can be described as abstractions with a reference to Nature. My environment is one of open fields and large expanses of sky. The weather is in a constant state of flux and sky colors are everchanging with temperature and wind. I want the viewer to feel this energy and excitement in my work. The techniques I use in depicting these sky abstractions are also evolving. I have found 16mm charmeuse to be a fabric that works well for my work. It stays wet longer than other weights of silk and the sheen intensifies the brightness of the color.