October Artist at Cortona: Blythe Bostock

This month at Cortona we have a series of paintings from artist Blythe Bostock. Here's a bit from Blythe's artist statement:

I started painting three years ago. I've always been creative at decorating homes; my own and my friends. I never imagined I'd branch out and begin painting on large canvases with oil paints.

I now have a studio in my basement. I never know what I'm going to paint. But, I start. And it evolves. I find that any stress or tiredness I might feel at the time vanishes. Sometimes, hours go by and I'm still painting. My inspiration comes from music, nature, my own garden, trips to Mexico, my feelings at the time, and my love for my family, animals and friends. For me, painting has been a rejuvenation for my soul. It lifts my spirit. I'm doing what I love and I'm loving what I'm doing. Like my father, I have never had an art lesson except in highschool. My inspiration comes from within. I don't want that to change.

We love having large swaths of color on canvas all around our space at Cortona! Check out the art next time you're here!