DJ Stenson
As a creative explorer, I enjoy the process within several methods and mediums of painting. The vibrant color and texture of oil paint, and oil and cold wax suits my expressionist style. I also employ acrylics on paper. My subject matter determines my process. I often work intuitively applying paint with a pallet knife or brush. I blend and soften edges with a brush or rag or remove paint with medium or water to create negative space, depth or interest. I fluctuate between bold, impasto marks, and soft, blended areas, always with an attention to color. It is my intention to provide viewers with visceral spaces in which to get lost. My recent work has been in mixed media. I am incorporating and repurposing unfinished paintings as collage paper, in combination with graphite and acrylic paint on Canson oil paper. Afterward, I am mounting them on cradled wood panel for a contemporary look. These abstract landscapes are full of texture and color, and intuitively created. I'm especially enjoying the multi-step process. I have always had a profound connection with the sublime feeling nature inspires, and the cathartic effect of a walk in the forest or a day by the sea. As a painter, my creativity is continually sparked by my deep respect for nature, and my travel experiences. As an avid reader, settings in literature that reflect a theme inspire my work continually, as well. |