Rhonda Egan

Artist Statement

Over the years, I have dabbled in several mediums, but have always come back to painting in oils. I like the buttery consistency and its versatility. With oil I can get smooth, blended colors or rich, thick texture. After painting for years with brushes, I discovered the palette knife. I love the easy clean up and the fresh and unmuddied look I get while painting with the palette knife.

My passion is to paint plein air landscapes. There is nothing like capturing the mood of a day, whether it is cloudy, sunny, windy, or threatening rain. I love the challenge of developing the contrasting images in the rapidly changing light. It forces me to work fast and loose, which keeps my work fresh.