Artist's Statement, Nature Gallery

  It is a perception that each of us is unique in the universe- yet shape, form and color remind us that we are elements in nature. My paintings express the journey of discovery, forever leaving a thumbprint from my soul- a reminder that we are all connected.

Each painting represents an authentic scene found in nature and depicts my impression of the moment. Observations made during time spent in the forest, along with visits to Hawaii and New Mexico, are ongoing inspirations for my art. I am most influenced by the shapes and colors in nature and the mood created by varied weather conditions that effect the direction of shade and light.

Very often I will paint a small sketch of a captivating scene, using oil and working quickly, to record the emotion of my personal experience. I refer to these oil studies when creating my larger paintings. In this instance, two series have emerged-one series smaller, spontaneous paintings and another of the larger, evolved paintings that investigate color and shape with added attention.
Andrea Harris