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Gary Snavely I began painting at the age of 48. I have always had an interest in art, but I finally decided to pursue it. I was juried into the Watercolor Society of Oregon in 1997. My paintings have been in local, state and national shows. Painting is the process of creating something beautiful and lasting, and I love it. Painting for me is a way to connect with the world around me. Hopefully, the viewer will also find a sense of beauty and place in my paintings. I begin each painting by looking for relationships. Everything beautiful begins with some kind of relationship. I try to see it and then enhance it. It may be the way a forest stands out against the sky, or the contrast of light and shadow on a wall, or the warmth of a color bathed in sunlight. Once I see it that is what I want to paint. A painting for me, is an expression of reality filtered through my personality. The artist becomes a part of the painting. It is an expression of a feeling from my personality to yours. I hope you enjoy viewing my paintings as much as I have enjoyed painting them. To view more of Gary Snavely's art, visit his website. The Artist reserves all rights to the reproduction of the Artworks.
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