Danielle Hatherley Colorado IV
Quite some time ago, as a landscape painter, I
realised that the scenes which most attracted me
featured high contrast. As long as there was a high
point of light pitched against dark, the subject
matter became irrelevant. I fell in love with the
simplest backlit scenes in the most unexpected
places. It is the resonance of light against dark that
interests me. The life and energy of the two. They
seem to fight each other, yet they are one and a part
of the same. One cannot exist without the other.
The free-form nature of trees as my subject has
enabled me to explore light and dark with less
distraction than some other subjects might bring
about. My palette has been based in warm shades
for many years, although after recently discovering
the landscape of Colorado I was inspired to explore
a new palette. In order to progress as an artist and
get closer to that elusive vision we are chasing, I
feel it is crucial to push beyond our comfort zone.
To try different things, and at times push into the
unknown, as long as we stay true to the pursuit of
our main vision.
Originally from Sydney, Australia, Danielle
Hatherley lives and paints in New York City and
Boulder, Colorado.
www.daniellehatherley.com