From the artist’s statement:
“In December of 2006, my father was diagnosed with brain cancer. This series of paintings began while we fought this enemy. After the craniotomy, while he healed, I painted. You can see my techniques slowly grow and mature throughout the series. He fought for 3 years. Except for the singular painting of my parents resting place in North Carolina, all of the landscapes I painted are located here in beautiful Wisconsin. The direction I was facing, the name of the road and gps locations are in the title for those interested in a real journey through the true Wisconsin Farmscapes.”
Kari Radl’s work show, Wisconsin Farmscapes, A Retrospective, will be on display through February 2011 at The Firefly Coffee House Gallery in Oregon, Wisconsin.
Source: The Daily Undertaker
The paintings are so beautiful, and greatly meaningful.
Thank you for sharing.
Doris
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My dad painted all through the years of his Parkinson’s disease. For the many years at the end he was really shaky, but it gave a new edge to his work – however out of control. It got him really excited to paint and gave him a purpose each day. Today when I look at his painting in my studio, it gives me the most unbelievable pleasure, each and every day. They are my sunshine!
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These are beautiful! I love the bright colors and the peacefulness of the scenery.
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