ART Habens Caren Kinne
On the flip side , my Portrait series works almost in the reverse ... it begins with inspiration from everyday observances ( characteristics , personalities , emotions , roles or in some cases specific people ), and then re-imagined whimsical , otherworldly way .
I would have to say no , I do not find that audience reception guides my decision making process in the studio . While I am sure there are many artists who cater to certain requests or even demands from their audience , I feel in the long run it is best to stay true to my own vision . I live in what is considered a rural , tourist driven area and while I could easily alter my studio practice to paint scenic images of the locale ; that is just not something that excites me . I find it more important and authentic to base my studio practice on work that I am passionate about . I believe this energy and enthusiasm will often show through to the audience and impact the quality of the work .
I enjoy the play that viewers bring the table as they try to figure out an artwork , particularly abstract work . I find that is part of the beauty of it ; each viewer brings their own perspective and thoughts to the table given their own set of life experiences . And in the work of abstraction , there is no one right or wrong answer .
As you mentioned earlier , I am currently working on an ancestry themed portrait series . I have hundreds of sketches lined up and am really looking forward to seeing where this project will lead me . I would ultimately love to show a great many of them all together in one setting , whatever form that may take .
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