What is the process of turning an idea into a painting?
We start with a place in nature that we’ve experienced, and explore the feelings we had when we were there. (We end up with a lot of awe, wonder, experience of the mystery, that kind of thing.) We consider how to capture those feelings symbolically, using color, texture, patterns, and rhythm. We then sketch and try combinations until we see harmony among the elements. Then we paint the whole affair on canvas. Voila!