Debrah Block Krol

Painting is essential in my life and color is vital. I see the world around me in paint colors. My palette reflects the seasons. Nature is my inspiration, I am fascinated by the ever-evolving shapes and variety I find there. Landscapes are metaphors for my emotions and spirit. The sand, ocean and surrounding areas contain changing worlds while trees strike me as guardians of nature in their stature and complexity. Great open spaces and skies inspire me.The longer I study them the more abstract they become, yet still solid and concrete. My process always begins with observation. I try to take a”photo” with my mind- a mental sketch. I have often wished my eyes were cameras. I concentrate on one section- similar to cropping an image, This helps with the composition of the piece. Then my imagination and experience of the subject take over. Still I never know where a piece will take me. I currently work primarily in acrylics, but also work in watercolors.