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Johanna St. Clair's White Peony

Johanna St. Clair's "White Peony" is a captivating piece of art that showcases her unique artistic vision. This original painting, created in 2023, is a testament to her mastery of both black Sumi ink and vibrant oil paints. Each stroke of her brush is a testament to her creative process, where color is not tethered to what she sees, but rather to her internal logic. This fluid and chaotic approach to art creates a deep, introspective exploration of the world around us.

• Medium: Oil on panel
• Size: 12 x 9 inches

Unconventional Artistic Process

St. Clair's process is both intuitive and methodical. She begins by falling in love with a subject, such as the waterfall and swimming hole known as Inkwells on Mount Tamalpais. Her obsession with the subject's chaotic structure leads her to capture that essence through fluid mediums like ink, watercolor, and oil paint. She doesn't pre-sketch; instead, she starts making marks and relies on deep concentration to guide her through the process. This approach allows her to develop a sense of the subject's internal logic, leading to a natural and intuitive deconstruction.

• Medium Exploration: Black Sumi ink, colorful oil paints, watercolor
• Subject Matter: Nature, particularly chaotic and compelling structures

Embracing Chaos and Play

"White Peony" is not just a painting; it's a narrative of how paint interacts with paint, how one mark can lead to another, and how humor is interwoven into the very essence of the artwork. St. Clair's process is playful, with each mark having the potential to change direction and transform the painting. This interplay between intention and accident, between paint and perception, makes each piece a unique exploration of the artist's mind and the world around her.

• Artistic Style: Fluid, chaotic, and introspective
• Emotional Resonance: Encourages viewers to engage with their own perceptions and thoughts