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ABOUT ME
Art has been a part of my life since childhood, though it wasn’t until I met my wife, an artist herself, that I truly began to see it as more than a hobby. Her insight into the art world and her encouragement transformed the way I approached my work and helped me find my voice as a painter. I wouldn’t be able to pursue art full time if it wasn’t for her, she has supported me through so much.
I was studying computer science at university when I made the decision to leave and fully commit to my passion for art. Since then, my focus has been on capturing the subtle beauty of natural landscapes through the delicate, expressive medium of pastels. Some of those landscapes come from my experiences from fly fishing and surfing.
My passion will always be landscapes, something I’ve enjoyed since I was young. It is what we are surrounded by and can be a vast amount of things, from nature to cities - anything that can capture someone’s attention. I like to think of my work as impressionistic, as the absence of too much detail leaves the viewer with room for interpretation. There is an abstractness that allows them to insert themselves into the work, encouraging engagement and presence. I want them to be excited when they see my work, perhaps taking it in with a dreamlike feeling of something they might have seen before, but can’t quite remember where.
Thank you for taking a moment to step into my corner.
—P.D. Harron