“IF I KNEW WHAT THE PICTURE WAS GOING TO BE LIKE, I WOULDN’T MAKE IT.”
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About Me
Recently you’d have found me photographing horses in a variety of locations in the Southwestern United States. I love dividing my time between Arizona and Colorado, and try to squeeze in a little California coast whenever I can. These stunning places have inspired me to put down my camera and pick up my paints!
In many ways it’s a natural transition from camera to canvas. Creating compelling compositions and using light to create depth and space are elements essential to both art forms.
I start my paintings using colors, shapes and lines that I pull from what’s around me. Then chaos ensues as layer upon layer is applied, scraped back and applied again until a rich and varied texture develops, always allowing glimpses of what went before.
My Process
I work intuitively, blurring the boundaries between abstract and life. Pulling colors and shapes from my surroundings provides the foundation to begin a painting. Letting unexpected marks and color combinations guide my next move results in a painting that feels balanced yet raw.
I paint primarily with oils on canvas. I adore adding oil sticks, they give a primitive feeling to my paintings and create a gorgeous texture.
Creating a sense of harmony that is restorative to the eye and mind while holding the viewer’s interest is what I’m aiming for as I work. My pieces have a contemporary feel that bring a modern element to any area they are displayed in.
What People Are Saying
"Peggy’s ability to create such beautiful artwork amazes me, each time I see a new piece - it becomes my favorite piece! The colors, the technique, the vision all come together in such a beautiful way. I look at the two pieces I have acquired from Peggy throughout day as they are displayed in my office so that all who enter can also see and enjoy them!”
— Darcy Armstrong, Yakima, Washington (Collector)
