Nearness to an ocean, a lake, or a river stimulates and inspires my soul. After years of reflection, I have established a unique and intimate relationship with my subject.
Preliminary studies and paintings are no longer created from life. Instead, a memory or vision is captured in my mind to be interpreted later by emotion. This allows a freer expression of the image to be translated on canvas or panel.
Water changes constantly based on the seasons, the time of day and the weather patterns. I study this evolution in color and 'light play'. My resulting paintings come from these movements of reflection and the memories they stirred.
-Elena Madden
