Painting Top 10
Neil Kerman by Yadira Roman
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eil Kerman is a force for color behind the scenes, inviting his audience to leap into his world of technical mastery. A man who is passionate about unity and connection in our world, I found myself diving into many dimensions when viewing his work. Neil tells us about this “At times, if one observes my paintings wearing 3D glasses, they come to life 3 Dimensionally. What I like to capture with my paintings is for the viewers to see images that take them to unknown places such as the deep sea, behind rocks, deep into a forest, far into space or wherever their imagination takes them.” What is your experience of yourself when you are creating? “I experience a great sense of joy and passion when I paint. It is indeed exhilarating for me to watch the many colors merge and blend to form exciting and vibrant paintings and to know that others who view my paintings will feel a similar sense of emotions and will appreciate, as I do, the colors of life that the world offers. Initially, I began painting as a therapeutic modality to help nursing home residents and being a Certified Activities Consultant; I know the positive impact art therapy has on people with disabilities and illnesses.” What message has inspired you this year for your work? “The positive energy I feel when people unite with one another. Our country has been experiencing horrific disasters such as floods, hurricanes, and fires. Seeing us all come together, to support the victims of these tragedies, whether through volunteering or financial aid, has honestly been inspiring and enlightening for me.” Cont. Next Page
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