Christine Springer
I paint en plein air simply to be IN nature; to mindfully observe the details of a beautiful world that, when not painting, can get lost in the whirl of life. I paint landscapes in my studio to continue my study of the natural world with the added benefits of time, a larger canvas and predictable weather. Studio Painting also permits exploration of ideas that I have in my Mind’s Eye: thoughts, emotions, symbols that arise through my work as a trauma psychotherapist, my exploration of the natural world and general existential curiosity. Each category of painting influences the other and encourages balance in my life and art.