Local Artist

Jennifer Bundey - Acrylics and Watercolors

I paint because I love color: its spirit, character and nuances. Through painting I explore the drama between light and darkness. I believe that colors heal the soul, both of the artist and the viewer.

Painting is a contemplative process for me. I simply start with color. Gradually the composition arises out of the color. The less I impose my ideas onto the painting, the more the work takes on a life and character of its own.

In watercolors, my starting point is "veil painting," a process in which every wash must dry before another is applied. I begin with one or two colors in transparent tones. As the layers build and overlap, new color tones and values are created. I intensify some areas until they become opaque, and leave others as almost invisible veils. I watch for forms to emerge, and assist their appearance. A period of artistic tension follows, until the work feels complete.

Acrylics enable me to find new levels of intensity, movement, and playfulness. These paintings explore color relationships through the polarities of movement and stillness, dark tones and light. I am particularly inspired by the Illuminist tradition, such as the work of William Turner.

Contact Information: Jennifer Bundey 1101 Keeler Ave. Berkeley, CA 94708 Email: jenbun@ix.netcom.com Phone: 510-843-2871 Website: www.jenniferbundey.com

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