Barbara Trovillo

Blue and White

40 x 30 x .75", framed to 43 x 33 x 1.75"

Oil on Canvas

$2400

During our most recent Ice Storm, I searched my home for something of interest to paint. The white poinsettia plants sitting in their blue pots on the navy and white urns seemed perfect subjects. This was painted freely, with brushes, but also, scribbling with oil sticks, and scraping paint on with paint knives. Cheer for a chilly day!

Artist Statement:

It is the wonder of the natural world that inspires me. I live in a fairly remote place in the mountains of central Virginia, surrounded by woods, fields, and wildlife. We spend a portion of every year at the water where the waterfowl and waves offer fresh inspiration. Wherever I am, if I am at a loss as to what to paint, all I have to do is take a walk. Always, there will be something of interest or impact to drive me back into my paints. 
Creating art is an integral part of every day for me. I love the buttery texture of oil paint. The tactile experience of swiping paint onto canvas never loses its appeal. I use a variety of tools in the process: paint knives, Rosemary & Co. brushes, squeegees, etc. Texture is created with thick oil paint, adding a bit of cold wax to the paint or walnut oil when necessary.
Color is used to manipulate light and shadow, making suggestions with gestural marks, while leaving something to the imagination. There is a story behind every piece. A collector’s impression of that story is not always the same as mine and that is part of the fun!