Go Ahead - Make Her Day - Original Painting on Wood Women's T-Shirt

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Original oil painting on wood, of a woman in 40s-style costume. She looked rather film-noir to me. "Gal Noir" type character? I decided to leave the wood grain showing through the sketched oil paint, rather than finish it for this particular 8x8" show.

I feel that life is full of beautiful moments and I strive to capture the vibrancy of those experiences on canvas. In my plein air, life drawing and studio compositions, I work to convey the unique energy of a subject, whether it be human, landscape or building or action. Inspired by the great Impressionists and Expressionists, I am drawn most by the abstract shapes, flow of line and sweep of color in a broad and striking view. I want people to see life and movement in my work; to feel a sense that they could dive right in and be there in the moment. Quin Sweetman has evolved in response to a wide array of influences including many talented Northwest painters. She grew up in Minneapolis, a middle child, always closely observing people and...