Giclee artist enhanced canvas wrap print by Molly Sieburg Courcelle. 16" x 20"

Artist Statement:
I have always been fascinated by paint...the feel of the medium, the effects of the brushes, the push and pull of line, plane, and form. With this in mind, my work is as much about the process of painting as it is about the final image. Each painting is its own unique experience. Inspiration starts with something specific from a natural object, such as the color on a petal, the shape of a leaf, or the line formed with a stem. With a heavy focus on line and composition, the painting shifts and changes until complete. Much of it is spontaneous, much of it is reactionary. The result is a painting that is generally abstract yet essentially organic.

Like most artists, it is impossible for the pieces not to reflect my thoughts and life. My faith is the central focus in my mind, affecting how I see everything and giving purpose and excitement to the act of painting...creating and communicating, rejoicing and praising. My past, scarred as it is, also plays a role, sneaking in dark and serious parts to overall peaceful and resolved paintings.