Creative Energy: April 22, 2021
N A T U R A L I N S P I R A T I O N
In the fall of 2019, I was selected for the National Park Service artist-in-residence program at Fire Island National Seashore, located south of Long Island, New York.
Over many days I was able to study the seashore, seeing both the subtle and dramatic changes in the water, waves, sea life, and patterns on the beach. The residence was a transformative experience; equally astonishing and rewarding as a painter. My surroundings impacted my work more than I could have predicted. I embraced a new color palette, observing changes in light and natural compositions. With uninterrupted time during those two weeks, I painted a series of ten paintings.
This video depicts my aesthetic experiences on the island and the inspirational relationships to my paintings. Thank you to my son Everett McMillen Cislo for editing this video. CLICK FOR VIDEO
