Linda Green

In paint or clay, it is a story without word. It is a metaphor using as inspiration small things like bits of sticks and stones, or larger events as earth against sea. I am looking at connections and pattern, erosion and refinement. Always there is the dance of “cause and effect”; the progression of building then taking away and finally balance in motion. 

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In the beginning of a painting, I prepare my canvas with a textured surface. It is applied randomly, yet plays a strong role in the art as there becomes a dialog between the textures and the subject, which inspires the process. I work in oil, thin washes to slowly build up. In paint or clay it is also the progression of building and taking away. In clay, I will often start with a simply thrown vessel which I will carve away and add to, until I find that balance in motion. 

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My studio is located at The Sea Ranch of the North Coast of California. I can also be found at my secondary studio in ARTHOUSE on R, Sacramento CA.