Christina M Plichta

Artist Statement

I am a plein air painter working on-site and in natural light as much as possible. I begin by spending whatever time is available working from life, capturing the most essential details of a landscape, single tree, or flower. After my initial outdoor work, I finish each piece at home, clarifying colors, building thickness of paint, or using spattering or scumbling for visual texture. I paint with an unlimited color palette, and often experiment with paint types, colors, and methods of application. In an effort to delight my audience, I base my paintings on the most colorful scenes I can find. My landscape and flower paintings offer my viewers an uplifting break from everyday life and a rejuvenating connection to nature.