The first two years of college, I was an art major. To be honest, I couldn't tell you why I gave it up. I love English, and I don't regret my degree in it. But, there was something about those countless hours spent in the art building, obsessively crafting my current project and getting absolutely LOST in my own mind. It was so freeing. I tend to have a really hard time "shutting off," and painting was one thing that really did it for me. (Along with spinning pots and sculpting clay and pulling screen prints.) So, when I found this artist's work, it pulled me back to those happy memories of paint-covered hands and a beautifully clear mind and heart.
I introduce you to Jen Ramos:
Colors 3 (clipped to polyvore.com)
COCOA+HEARTS: Original paintings (clipped to polyvore.com)
I love the sweet colors and bold yet simple compositions that Ramos pulls together. Even though the first few are simply lines of color, it's the choice of those colors and the bold strokes that makes them so wonderful to me. I'd love to watch her paint. I hope these gave you something as much as they have given me something! Maybe I'll bust out my old painting tools and just give it a whirl tomorrow... if my body lets me.
I love Jen too! She is so inspiring and has great taste. love your blog!
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