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COLLECTOR'S FOCUS
WOMEN ARTISTS

world. “To free myself from fear of trying
something new, or challenging, I just
remember what Robert Bateman said in
an interview,” she says. “He was asked if
he ever worried about applying a wash. His
response, and my favorite quote, was ‘If you
paint it once, you can do it again.’”
Still life artist Claudia Seymour says,
“My paintings are an extension of the
beauty and grace I see all around us, and
my goal as a painter is to share the joy
I find in fruit, flowers, and lovely textiles
and objects with the larger world.”
She believes that still life and floral
paintings are a reflection of the painter’s
appreciation of light and beauty, and
being a collector of this type of work
“reveals an understanding of the painter’s
vision and the collector’s appreciation of

the artist’s goal.”
Having lived on three continents,
Coreen Johnson is drawn to contrasts in
the natural world and changes that man
has made to the environment, as well
as the vast differences of climate and
culture that influence how people react
to and with their surroundings. She says,
“I attempt to capture these contradictions
through exploring the various effects of
light and texture on linear, geometric steel
and concrete structures, as opposed to the
random, softer forms that occur in nature.”

Cynthia Rosen’s work, while inspired by
the sights and sounds around her, takes
liberty to express its vitality through
her dynamic use of color. Viewers can
find touches of the impressionists, post-
impressionists and color field painters in
her unique contemporary style.
“An artist will be inspired by the
most subtle things and it is these subtle
nuances that may attract a collector to
stop and appreciate a piece of fine art,”
says Giuliana Aubert. “Therefore, if I have
created a composition on canvas that will

“When choosing art, long to dream. Imagination running


wild allows the viewer to be fully engaged and finish


the story.” — Chantel Lynn Barber, artist


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