Artist Statement

My primary interest is to create drawings of figures that express the mood and character of the subject.I use simplified lines and shapes to emphasize movement and feeling. Most of my work are gesture drawings of horses, people and birds. Using a variety of media to draw and working on boards and canvas, I use Caran d’Ache crayon, sumi ink, pencil, acrylic and oil. Prior to living in America I lived in the urban crowded city of Belgrade. When I moved to America in 1989 I was inspired by the endless space of beautiful coutryside across this country. The most picturesque and peaceful times for me were seeing horses in a pasture and that inspired me to start drawing horses. I hope to capture the feeling I receive from seeing them in my work. Now I am concerned about suberban sprawl and the loss of the pastures and farmer's land forever.

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