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Lorraine Downey's paintings are characterized by a dynamic and expressive use of brushstrokes. She uses a variety of brushes, palette knives, and other tools to apply thick layers of paint onto the canvas, creating a textured surface that is full of movement and energy.
Downey's brushstrokes are often loose and gestural, emphasizing the physical act of painting and the artist's creative process. Her use of color is also bold and vibrant, which further accentuates the dynamic quality of her brushwork. Overall, her artworks are known for their strong visual impact and the sense of movement that is created by her energetic brushstrokes.
City scapes
Title: Neon lights
Abstract city scape
Her artwork often features large canvases, which allow her to create expansive, dynamic compositions that convey a sense of energy and movement. She often works on canvases that are several feet wide and tall, which provide ample space for her to create sweeping brushstrokes and layered textures.
“Life in us is like the water in a river.” ― Henry David Thoreau
Overall, Lorraine’s style is expressive and impressionistic, with an emphasis on capturing the essence of a scene rather than a strict adherence to realism. Her paintings have a timeless quality, evoking the beauty of nature in a way that is both familiar and striking.
Crepuscular
River
“The water you touch in a river is the last of that which has passed, and the first of that which is coming. Thus it is with time present.
Life, if well spent, is long.”
Leonardo da Vinci, Leonardo's NotebookAnother notable aspect of Downey's landscape painting style is her use of light and shadow. She often plays with contrast and saturation to create luminous and atmospheric effects, capturing the beauty and drama of the natural world.
Reflections
Water, thou hast no taste, no color, no odor; canst not be defined, art relished while ever mysterious. Not necessary to life, but rather life itself, thou fillest us with a gratification that exceeds the delight of the senses. ― Antoine de Saint-ExuperyHer abstract style is heavily influenced by her experiences in nature, particularly her fascination with the energy and movement of the natural world. She often employs a layered approach to painting, building up multiple layers of colour and texture to create depth and complexity in her work.
Florals
There are always flowers for those who want to see them.
Henri Matisse
Irises
Mix contemporary styles with mid century modern
Pears
The art of food in still life form.
Lorraine Downey Art
"abstract+ expressionistic+impressionist, abstract artist, modern art, contemporary artist, canadian artist, colourful,boldoriginal paintings for design and decor"
Lorraine is a full time artist living in the heart of the Laurentian Mountains Canada 1 -1/2 hrs north of Montreal, 2-1/2hrs East of Ottawa
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