Creating has been a constant throughout my life. It all began with a box of 64 Crayola Crayons, and went to a variety of places along the way, including candle making, owning a crafts consignment shop, and even candy making.
In recent years, I’ve enjoyed experimenting with acrylics, alcohol inks, watercolors, and oil pastels.
With all of the different stops along my creative journey, there have been two things that haven’t changed over the years:
- I love color.
- I love art supplies—the more the better.
Lately, I’ve been exploring abstract painting, primarily with acrylics. I find the freedom and spontaneity of abstract painting particularly inspiring.
For me, painting is like meditation—it calms my mind and relieves stress.
Something I find interesting about abstract art is that everyone sees something different. It’s up to the viewer to decide what they find in the piece.
My hope is that whether you see a familiar landscape or a completely new world when you look at my art, it brings you a sense of peace and inspiration.
Ethel Wagner