Florida Artist:

Capturing the soul, or essence and energy of the landscape is a challenge. Painting what you see and feel at the same time is like walking the fence. If you fall one way you have what everyone sees, if you fall the other way you have what everyone else feels. Therefore, you must stay on the edge of the fence. I am fascinated by the Florida landscape and attempt to paint it in a different way than any other artist.

While I stay on the edge of the fence, I can still create images that are representational but have the essence of mystery and excitement that reality does not permit some imaginations to perceive.

Back in 2004 I was incorporating Pop Art into my work, and I was unable to get the instant results I wanted in brightness and bold color with oils. I was oil painting landscapes and figures at that time as well, and my best friend of over 30 years, died suddenly. We were always rowdy together, and laughing out loud, and at that point I decided to get rowdy with my work as a tribute to him. My life changed drastically and so did my artwork. I submerged into my work, the landscape almost exclusively, and blended my personal style with Abstract Expressionism, Impressionism, and Pop Art. I accepted a challenge within myself, to create iconic images that show emotion in high volume color.

It’s important for me to represent the love for my environment in one way or another through my work. When I work on a piece I actually feel like I am conveying that love to my viewer through the positive energy my work radiates. Sunrise and sunset are spiritual activities that occur daily, and combining that with the bright colors that are available to me, as well as the courage to explore the unknown in the act of creation, I can share my feelings and metaphysical experiences with others...out loud. - Gary Borse