Victoria Veedell
“I was 2 weeks into a month long artist residency in Finland when the European travel ban was announced. During this time I’m trying to convince myself that working at home is the continuation of my residency and I’m making small works on paper inspired by my time in Finland.”
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My paintings are like memories, suggesting landscapes not necessarily seen but felt. They are an emotional response to the environment. I want to share the way I see and feel when I’m out observing in nature. My fascination with the way light affects color and atmosphere keeps me excited to continue to explore and paint new landscapes. I feel like the possibilities are endless. I hope to create a sense of stillness and serenity.
My inspiration comes from my travels both near and far. Travel has become an important component in my work as it allows me to observe and compare gradients of color, light and atmosphere in different geographic locations. My travels have taken me through many places such as Iceland, Shanghai, Kerela (India) and Japan. Whether it’s overseas or around my home in the Bay Area of California, I gather ideas by taking walks and recording my observations with photography and watercolor studies. These become the memory of place and source of inspiration. I make all of my oil paintings in my studio on canvas, paper or wood panel.