Barbara Trovillo

Snow on Pleasant Hill

20 x 16 x .5", framed to 24 x 20 x 1.5"

Oil on Cradled Wood Panel

$680

After the snow fell, the sky was powder blue, and pink with a bit of butter yellow. These colors were reflected in the snow. There was a hush and everything glistened. This is done on a Cradled wood panel in thick oil paint with paint knives and Rosemary & Co Brushes.

Artist's 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!