Painting Everything White

I spent the majority of January creating my own sort of winter in the studio. Like a blanket of snow, everything was covered with a fresh coat of white paint or a few layers of gesso.

After almost 5 years of using my attic studio, I was craving a warmer white for the walls, something that felt less sterile. I ended up choosing Dover White from Sherman Williams and just the slight shift in hue makes the space feel so much better. We installed these basic floors with the intent of them becoming covered in paint, but they needed a fresh start as well. It feels fitting to have a blank, white studio in January. As spring slowly brings back color, my studio becomes colorful as paintings begin to develop.

I have created this sort of rhythm in my creative practice that works best for me and my family. Each year I create a collection of paintings that are typically released in the summer at art fairs. Even though I spend time painting all year, I refer to this work as a collection because of how the work is prepared.

From the end of summer to the new year, I spend time gathering inspiration both in physical forms and in my mind. I create mood boards, work in my sketchbooks, experiment and create paintings that I do not share. I chase down ideas and follow rabbit holes looking for what I’m trying to say with my art. I take all of that work and turn it into a collection of paintings.

This collection will have 14 paintings ranging in size from 24 x 24 to 36 x 48. I’m very particular about the quality of supplies I use to create my work so each panel is handmade by my husband or my dad. I then spend hours prepping each surface before I paint.

I’m really looking forward to seeing these paintings come to life. They will be a nod to my work from 10 years ago while also embracing new ideas and subject matter. I will be sharing more about my inspiration as I get into the paintings.