Arlene Eisen

About the Process

Artistic Process: I paint the landscape in oils. Painting with knives forces me to be more expressive and freer. Surfaces are covered quickly with broad, bold strokes. Knives add texture and dimension to the painted canvas. Colors are thick and pure. The statement is swift, fresh and vital.   I love painting in nature (plein air). When I pick a spot—squeeze out my color palette and start to paint—my world changes. It simply makes me happy to be out there. Painting in nature requires much quicker interpretations of the selected landscape. The light changes often demanding quick actions to capture the the lighting and colors of the landscape. I like painting 9x12 panels and pretty much can do a complete painting in 2-2.5 hours. I rarely touch the painting once inside my studio except to varnish it when it is dry. Studio painting is mostly what I do during the hot months. Less knife painting and more brushwork. My studio work is much more defined but still impressionistic. My intention when painting is to provide the viewer with a sense of standing or walking in the painted landscape. and sharing the experience of the tranquility I feel when in nature. I look forward to sharing my art with you during the 2024 Open Studios Tour.