I would rather look at plants than wrestle with them or
their pesky sidekicks, the weeds. I do think weeds are plants. I say, if
it’s green, let it grow. These gardens are about green and many other
colors. From the indigo and shell walls of one garden to the sky blue and
orange of another, the colors can be strong or subtle. The colors of cut
stone, steel, lichen and baby Christmas trees are all over these gardens
and the art work created from visiting
these spots.
When I visit these eccentric gardens I sketch
and take photos. I go to my studio, mix paint and then put whatever surfaces
I’m
going to work on down on the floor. I start by spilling, pushing and pulling
the paint across the surfaces. I use the colors I have witnessed at the
gardens. I would like to have the juiciness of the paint show on the surface.
I like my paintings to
be juicy.
This has been a multi-joy project. We’ve all had a good time preparing gardens and art for this show and tour. Go for the joy, everybody.
Susan Albers
303.443.4496
email
susanalbers@qwest.net
