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Joan S. Wrench |
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“Baby Doll Head Garden” (at my home). |
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My paintings involve a multi-step process which begins by creating hand traced monotypes on thin paper. I sift through these drawings and look for images which appeal to me and which I then cut up and collage onto the canvas. As I paint, I respond to the collaged shapes, often transforming them into something altogether different. Starting with the idea for a certain color, I begin to work into the painting, focusing on subtle color transitions. Adding layer upon layer of paint, I sculpt the surface of the canvas, drawing into it with pencil, ink and sticks to create a richly textured surface.
Joan Wrench
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