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 “I
love to observe nature first hand, to paint from life whenever possible. In
so doing, I have learned to look at nature as more than rocks, trees, sky
and water. I've learned to see it in its purest form . . . Mountains
catching the sun, rooftops holding onto the day, then those moments are
carefully preserved on canvas. This has been my journey,” states renown
artist, G. Eric Slayton.
Because the most beautiful scenes in nature are short-lived, an artist must
use all his years of academics, intuition and passion to recapture that
specific point in time for all to see. Eventually the academics become
subconscious and intuition takes over. This ability has placed Slayton at
the top of the national fine art field.
Slayton is known for his colorist style and bold approach to simplify his
subject matter into a rhythmic dance of light and shape. He uses his love of
nature to create mood, balance and emotion; an ability that comes only with
patients and respect for land and sea. “I respect nature and its profound
continuity and grace. I strive only to convey the dignity and power that I
experience whenever I explore a new vista or stretch of beach.” - G. Eric
Slayton
An important aspect of Eric's artistic development has been his love for
travel with his wife Marlene. Opportunities for travel have taken them to
England, Wales, Switzerland, Holland, Italy, Spain, Germany,
Canada, Mexico and Singapore. From Southern California to the misty shore
lines of New England, Eric's work is represented in many fine art galleries.
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