Tracy Helgeson

In creating a painting, my intent is to capture the mood of the landscape that I have a connection to. The spaces and scenes that I choose generally have a basis in reality, but I often alter composition, color and light to more accurately express my feelings about how and what I see. My landscapes are not usually representative in the traditional sense but still capture the essence of space, form and light.

My work is process driven. I love the texture of the surfaces that I paint on, the color under the painting, the softness of a brush, the smell of the paint, medium and solvent and the excitement of laying down each layer of color. I truly enjoy every step, from preparing the panel to applying the final glaze.