Medium: Pastel on Paper
E Mail: Emely.tucson@gmail.com
Website:
www.emely-mcconkey.com
For me, it’s all about the excitement generated by the effect of light on the landscape and architecture; my passion is the beauty of the outdoors and I wish to share this with you. My work interprets my response in blends of color. It’s definitely not reproducing reality, but translating the interplay of light, shadow and the subsequent transformation of color to summon the viewer’s attention and involve them in the painting.
Since a very young age I recall landscape settings which fascinated me because of the effects created by the light. I spent much of my early life exploring and relishing the outdoors. Born and raised until the age of six in Matanzas, Cuba, I enjoyed magical moments of twinkling sunlight filtering through leafy canopies, and interesting shadows dancing on glowing building facades.
This love of the land continued with a MS degree in Horticulture and I still enjoy being outside as I garden, hike and plein air paint regularly.
I paint what I know intimately and love the most-the outdoors. Enjoy! |
