Valerie Lennon is a southern-based painter, specializing in conceptual expressionism using oil and acrylic paints.
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I am an artist. I am a conceptional expressionist. I am a painter that creates my ideas through color, shape, and composition.
My artistic strength is my choice and use of color. I spread these colors on my canvas using varying values and shape and line. I use the paint transparent and opaque to create these shapes and planes. As I enter the creative exploration of painting I think about varying brush strokes, juicy application of paint and sizzling complements of color.
In the beginning I think little of my subject, losing myself in this very challenging process. All of these concepts help me to create my figurative florals and landscapes, which are unique to me. My figurative paintings are stories, memories, and moments in time. I am inspired by Matisse who spoke to these moments in his masterpieces with features not being the important part of painting. I let you, the observer, be a part of the creative process using your unique imagination.
I want my paintings to give joy, humor, and happiness. I... |
| A Little About My Maine Watercolor Series
I recently added a series of watercolor landscape paintings to the gallery. These paintings are inspired by my time on the Cranberry Isles, Maine. | | Art Inspired by Dance Movement
The process of finding inspiration for a work of art can be found in various ways. The art of dance is one way I find inspiration for painting. Dancers, both men and women inspire me to capture the movement and social aspect of dance on canvas.
Growing up, I danced ballet and modern dance. | | Happy Holidays
Season’s greetings and best wishes for a New Year of happiness in a world of peace. At this time of year, there are so many things to be thankful for. |
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