Cheryl Powell

My paintings and multimedia collages range from representational to semi-abstract with a focus on figurative and architectural subject matter. Things that inspire me are body language, movement and shapes. Based on the fact that I was a plein air painter for many years, strong dark and light patterns are something I always notice and use in my work. I like to find what is notable about a subject and strengthen it and then express it through the use of color, values, composition and simplification. In the past three years, I have begun to work with clay again. My love is hand building versus using a potter’s wheel because I enjoy the sculptural aspect, the carving into the clay to create textures and abstract images and building forms. I am working with wall pieces as well as vessels.