Join us for First Friday in Louisville!
Date: October 4th
Location: West + Main Louisville - 920 Main Street
Artist: Stacie Roberts
Collection name: Echoes
Artist Statement:
I love rocks! When I was 5 or 6 years old, my grandparents took a road trip around the U.S. and collected rocks from each state that they visited. When they returned from their trip, each of us grandkids got a bag of rocks, labeled with the state that they came from. This was a treasure to me, and most definitely the start of my obsession with rocks.
There is something magical about geology, and the history that rocks have hidden within them. When creating a new landscape painting, I bring the rocks to life; by making them feel as if they are breathing. Movement in my paintings is important to me because in the past, I’ve painted living, breathing things: pet portraits, wildlife, and people. When I began painting rock formations, I fell in love with the idea of taking an inanimate subject and bringing it to life. Movement makes things feel alive!
When beginning a new painting, I first sit and look through my collection of photo references that I’ve taken or that have been shared with me, and I find one that catches my attention. The way something moves, or bends, or twists will catch my eye and say “pick me!” Once I have my inspiration, paper size is decided upon, and I begin creating. The next step is choosing a color palette. I paint in soft pastel because I love the bright, saturated colors, and the immediacy of the medium. Using my fingers as tools to manipulate the pigments gives me a direct connection to the painting.
My work is methodical. I begin from the bottom and climb my way to the top. Once the sky is finished and the painting feels alive, it’s done!
Contact info
Email: stacey@breathingrockfineart.com
Website: www.breathingrockfineart.com
Instagram: @Stacey515
Phone: (720) 436-2316
