"Remembering my Colorado experience, I came across an old photo of an aspen grove I used to see in Whiskey Grove/Park near Steamboat Springs. The long slender trunks, topped with the glorious golden was mystical against the dark forest. Since my favorite tree IS the aspen, I wanted to honor the symmetric quaking leaves that so add character to this tree. And thus, the cascading, colorful threesome developed along the right side with just enough room for an autumn breeze between." -Elaine Frenett
Elaine’s “stylized representational” watercolor work is expressed/characterized with dynamically juicy, abstract darks accompanied by delicate attention to detail. Predominantly transparent pigments mingle with occasional wax crayon, gouache or found objects depicting nature’s story or a hidden story. With value exaggeration and color invention Frenett crafts her own expression and emotional response.
To learn more about this artist and to see more of her work please visit her website and her blog!