Artist:Nancy Bea Miller

Born 1946
INFLUENCES
Inspired by the Dutch and Flemish Masters
OBJECTIVES
Strives to paint perfect still-life Perfect composition Does not seek to achieve Chose subject matter carefully Subtle changes on a theme Uses different sized brushes to obtain detail Colour used to determine mood Colour used to arrange the composition of a Sense of design in his paintings Jigsaw-like composition Bold outlines Consideration is given to the amount of space each colour occupies How much outline and where to put it
PHRASES
framing the subject unrealistic bright colours compositional harmony and balance exploring different qualities of paint Japanese Influence- jazzy style Colours are rich and vibrant loose handling of paint dense paint and bold directional brushstrokes balances shapes, lines and curves dominating colours build up in layers of colour containing a sense of space and depth the placing of objects across the canvas give it rhythm

her technique demonstrates her years of serious dedication to mastering her medium
Inspired by the Dutch and Flemish Masters]
Showing the effect of light on objects and textures in still life painting has been the main influence for recent work.
Contemporary realism in oils
Does not seek to achieve photo-realism, but rather to convey an atmosphere of stillness and a timeless quality that comes with many days or weeks of close observation
Detail is built up in several layers of paint to bring out the various textures and the effects of light on everyday objects
Applies rich colours and contrasting textures, and hope to inspire the viewer with the same enthusiasm.
the drawing, composition and colour perspective are so accurate
lovely, lush images carry within themselves and beautifully present all the connotations associated with the still-life tradition that she follows
She creates dynamic compositions filled but not overwhelmed by texture, light, colour and depth
Her paintings might not make statements but they do provide real pleasure
Her images are timeless and her talent is a pleasing counterpoint to today’s youth-crazed art world.
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