It's a feeling of chasing after strokes or running away, but always being involved that brings pleasure from Norton's art. Deborah is not capturing a moment but releasing an energy and visually passing it to others. She is aware of every drip and granted freedom she permits the paint to take. The intent is to keep it simple, minimal. There are layers of paint to give a saturated, energy-infused base and just enough paint on top to pull it together and make it vibrate.
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By removing all the excess tools, Norton has simplified her painting process to her and the paint, touching.