Artist Statement: This is a painting of my home where I grew up. The scene is of part of what was once the cow pasture. The fences were removed when the last of the cows were sold. This part of the pasture has yet to be cut. If it is not cut, then the whole landscape will change. I think about how cutting, keeps the land the same. To cut or allow change? In our lives we seem to want things to stay the same and endure the cuttings. It is scary to leave somethings alone and out of our control to change as they will.
As a landscape artist I see God’s hand in both the cutting and the leaving alone. My art growth has happened from both experiences. The epiphany comes as you seek God’s guidance in the way forward.
Bio: I have always been interested in art but didn’t start painting until 1995 while living in Clayton, NC where I begin taking art classes.
I started with drawing and colored pencil and moved to watercolor. I tried pastels, and acrylics, but finally settled on water-soluble oils.
I painted for over 20 years with a wonderful group of ladies, all older, who encouraged and critiqued my work until their age no longer permitted us to paint together. What a gift they all were to me.
I have exhibited in many different locations in the Clayton, Raleigh and Wilmington, NC area.
I am married, have two adult children, a son in law, and a wonderful granddaughter all who support and encourage me as an artist.
www.Elizabethdesherbinin.com is my web site for more of my artwork.
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