WENDY COTTON

While working intuitively, I become aware of powerful emotions, and I wish to share these sensations with others.  In my constant search to express myself without words, I seek to elicit a sense of quiet reflections and vibrant playfulness.  I build layers by adding textures, markings, and papers, creating a sense of depth that awakens curiosity, inviting viewers to respond and engage with my creative process.  I add to my creations my long fascination for colors, patterns, and details that continue to inform and enlighten me through my work, which includes painting, printing, and collage.  Some artists I am inspired by include Henri Matisse, Jane Davies, Romare Bearden, Cordula Kagemann, Andrew Steinbrecher, Lissa Hunter, Andy Goldsworthy, Anne Moore, and Cynthia Packard.