I think people have always been able to relate to subjects portrayed in traditional forms of art and to appreciate the technical aspects of application, use of color, perspective and precisely recorded details.
These works reflect an art form to which others can relate. Most of these works I consider to be portraits, in which I have attempted to capture the essence of the American culture. In an attempt to capture this culture, I best express myself through my pencil. However, the introduction of color to some works achieves a mood or records the authenticity of the subject matter. For the exhibit I really enjoyed working with pastels and colored pencils on different colors of paper and texture. In the process, I could feel the third dimension come alive; the richness of the color was dynamic – the color studies document the re-enactors stunning period regalia and natural landscapes.
I want people, whose lives are moving at an ever-faster pace, to look at my portraits as a moment of historical contemplation, where we can look back and give recognition to those who have come before us.
About
Linda McFarlin is a realist artist who focuses on the principles of perspective and value. Through keen observation of her subject, she renders the realness of the subject through the texture and light that surrounds it. In each portrait she has created the character and emotions visible in the faces of the Native American people, mountain men, longhunters, militia, and skilled crafters of the period.
Through her illustrations and portraits, Linda McFarlin takes us back to the time period between 1700 and 1870. With the help of re-enactors, historical diary entries, and research, she has concentrated on a large body of works to give you portraits and scenes from a perspective of the true American heritage.
© 2017 Pine Manor Gallery and Frame – Linda McFarlin
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