“I lose myself in time spent at the easel. Sometimes I am thinking/meditating spiritually and I don’t even know it. The intricacies of flowers are a mystical wonder. Most of the flowers I paint are from my garden. Their beauty is so fleeting, I wait patiently or impatiently all year for the lilacs and peonies. Anxiously I poke around under the dead leaves of last year looking for the first signs of spring snowdrops, muscari, crocus, mini jonquils. It’s heaven to gather a big enough bundle to take to the house. Within the settings of the paintings are placed personal objects: a blue platter my mom brought me from Portugal, a shell from Zihuatenejo, Mexico, grandmother’s burgandy crystal goblet, a glowing candle, a fleeting butterfly, a jar of Tiger Balm. Flowers don’t last long and luckily I can us the tools of camera and sketches for reference,
The Flora paintings began during a “Lucky Thirteen” group mail art project. One of the subjects for the group was Botanicals. That was so enjoyable I decided to make more and expand them into the encaustic realm. They are lovely, lyrical little pieces and I play to do more.”
Stephanie Barrett-Pointer
Join us for a colorful exhibit of acrylics & encaustics by Stephanie Barrett-Pointer and ceramics by Mimi Werner. Thursday, August 2nd, 6-9PM during Whitefish Gallery Nights. Fine art, live music by cellist, Lee Zimmerman and light refreshments. For more information, call 406-863-ARTS.
Whitefish Gallery Nights 