Artist Statement

The focus of my paintings is frequently large scale scenes of nature, and panoramic views.  However I also look for small spaces that uncover the beauty in nature that is usually overlooked by the casual observer - a stone on the side of the road; a tree trunk that shows the texture and colors hidden inside;  a pine cone on the ground in the middle of a pile of leaves and branches.

I use color to organize my compositions, and I am not shy in my use of colors.  I also do not use paste or any other medium to create depth or texture.  I create texture with shades of color and brushstrokes.  I paint mainly in oil, but I also paint in watercolor, pastel,  graphite and china ink.

I have chosen nature as my main subject, because for me nature is a sacred thing.  I feel a spiritual connection to something bigger and more powerful than myself.  This is especially true for water.  The ocean is a powerful and unstoppable force, and I see the ocean as a miracle of creation.  

The ocean also holds so many treasures.  I am fascinated by the mysterious creatures that live just under the surface of the water - so fragile and so beautiful.  My goal is to capture their beauty and majesty in my paintings.

I started painting as a young girl and remember noticing a leaf on the ground and studying the patterns and colors.  I thought to myself “what incredible patterns and what beautiful colors!”  I was determined to capture that intense feeling on paper, and that determination has not left me since then.

After that experience and my entry in the world of painting, Victor Vasarely became a large influence inspiration for me.  I loved his use of color to create geometrical designs.  The impressionists were also a big influence on me.  Their use of light and color to invoke the image and feeling of their subjects is simply amazing!

I cannot picture myself without a brush and palette in my hand.  My present is to paint, my future is to paint, I am in my best place when I am painting.

Exhibitions

Publications

Contact: Grace Cohen     Email: gracecohenart@gmail.com
Images on this website are copyrighted and are the sole property of gracecohenart and  may not be used or reproduced without express written consent from gracecohenart. © 2015 - 2024 gracecohenart.  All rights reserved worldwide.

Home