In the artist’s words…
I believe that art is a reflection of our soul and desires, and that it comes from our innermost being. It connects the artist to the viewer in a unique way, usually without words, but with intentional brush marks, movement and a variety of colors. I have always loved to be creative, even as a young child, coloring my white bedroom curtains red which I do not recommend! I now stay clear of curtains, and find myself using canvas and other surfaces to work with.
My style has changed over the years, beginning with collage and mixed media pieces which I still create occasionally, but I now focus mostly on my love of texture that I like to create with palette knives. I love the movement and building up of layers it creates. Palette knives, along with brushes, has become my signature way of painting. I feel each stroke on the canvas creates a type of dance in a painterly style with both texture and color.
My love of nature reflects in my work. My style of paintings are often based on soft colors and a quiet palette. At times I add a pop of color but most of my work shows a softer side of life. Florals, serene landscapes and objects in nature are my inspiration. They calm my soul and inspire me to be a better person and a better artist. I’ve had many people say my art creates a peace and a feeling of going back in time for them. This makes me feel like I am doing what I should with my art.
I often tell my beginner art students to think about the reason one weeds a garden. We remove what does not belong and that no longer serves us so we can then cultivate and nurture the garden. I encourage them to not allow fear and self doubt get in the way, and weed those type of things out. Above all, have fun and enjoy the process!
I am a wife, mother and Nana. I paint from my home studio in Evansville Indiana. You can find my art at Inman’s Picture Framing and my website, www.vickiwilsonart.com.
