James Coe
Artist Statement
Whether painting out in plein air, or in my home studio; whether painting birds, landscape, or views of nearby farms; in all of my paintings I hope to convey my reverence for the land, its wildlife, and our rural heritage. But while the subject matter may reflect my passions in life, the thread that ties all of my work together is more conceptual. My process is a search for poetic harmony — a harmony of design, evocative light and color. And through that search, I strive, as well, to create a luscious surface of paint and linen.