I love atmospheric paintings because they provide the space to allow me to superimpose a meaning when viewed. Despite loving them they often elude me! When I capture one I feel lucky because painting without shapes is difficult for me. I haven't figured out how to manifest one on demand.  This project will be challenging.

Things that are enclosed  seem to flow from my painting. I am not sure where this comes from.  It could be born from my clinical background as a sex and couples therapist.   Attachment theory.. connection..boundaries.. all suggest closeness while maintaining separateness. Knowing where one begins and ends is the building block of great relationships.  I like to see distinct boundaries in painting but like a painting better if the shapes are organic and not at all perfect.  I love a wobbly sphere it invites the non perfect part of me to be welcomed in.

Nature soothes. It grounding to be within it. It's familiar. I find bringing it in my home through plants offers a similar experience.  I want to paint abstracted nature to offer the viewer a potential soothing to their nervous system.