Joe Sampson - Water's edge
Our next journey brings us to the water's edge with a series of paintings by Joe Sampson. Joe has had much success already with a number of high profile collectors, including Darryl Sittler.
"I find myself drawn to shorelines, beaches, lakes and oceans to enjoy soothing repetitive movement and sounds of water. I believe water to be one of the most challenging subjects to capture its constantly moving and changing shape and colour."
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Joe Sampson
Water’s Edge is the title of Joe Sampson’s current show of paintings at Marten Arts Gallery, and the title aptly describes the subject of Sampson’s recent artistic practice.
Sampson’s oeuvre has always been varied, and water is a frequent theme in his current focus on landscape painting. He is inspired by the shorelines and beaches of lakes and oceans, and the realistic renderings of these sites rise to the challenge of capturing the transitory qualities of light and shadow on moving water.
Moods are evoked through colour and composition. Silver Cloud places the viewer above the clouds, providing a glimpse of water far below. Rolling Waves depicts only a touch of sky on the horizon, while a large expanse of water in varying blues and greens leads up to a gentle wave curling on the sand in the foreground. Turbulence fills the canvas in Beach Foam, and one can practically hear the wave breaking in Glass Wave. One’s perspective is always changing.
It is fitting that this exhibition can be viewed at Marten Arts Gallery in Bayfield, Ontario, situated within earshot of Lake Huron’s shore.
I graduated from The Ontario College of Art in '95 with
a specialization in illustration from the commercial design department. After
OCA, I freelanced as an illustrator and also painted scenic imagery. The
images I chose to paint ranged from portraiture to cityscape and
landscape.
While teaching drawing and painting at a performing and visual arts school, I
began to show my work at a variety of art shows, galleries, and art-related
events. At present my work is comprised of landscape painting and a variety of
scenic imagery, but landscape captivates the majority of my artistic time. I
believe that a strong background of drawing and painting a variety of
subjects has enabled me to develop into a well-rounded artist. I constantly
challenge myself to explore different subjects, techniques, and compositions.
I think this is the most important reason for my growth and
inspiration.
My
landscape paintings have a common theme throughout; whether it is winter,
fall, summer, or spring, the majority of my paintings have water in them. I find
myself drawn to shorelines, beaches, lakes, and oceans to enjoy the soothing,
repetitive movement and sounds of water. I find water to be one of the most
challenging subjects: to capture its constant movement and changing shape and
colour. A dynamic composition and an understanding of colour and light and
shadow are my artistic goals. Creating a mood and feeling help me achieve my
ultimate goal, which is capturing a moment in time and holding it
forever.Joe Sampson
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