The warm greens and golds of the Spanish countryside are so calming and welcoming to me. I wish I could have stayed longer, but I will definitely be back! The Island of Mallorca off the southern coast of Spain has mountains, beaches, countryside, and rows and rows of bougainvillea lining its streets. The windmills are a historical landmark scattering the farmlands on the island.
Little Rock native Kristen Hess has been taken captive by the rich colors and thick textures of oil paints since 2005. Her work combines the effect of light on her subjects with expressive brushstrokes, creating movement and depth in her pieces. Her representational style along with an extensive background in drawing come together with the atmospheric colors of the impressionists to create paintings that capture the emotion of the place or subject.
