Linda Christensen sue greenwood fine art oct nov 2014

Linda Christensen October 20 – November 30, 2014

Cover: Collector (detail) Full image on page 5 48" x 48" oil on canvas

New Paintings by

Linda Christensen October 20 – November 30, 2014 Opening Reception First Thursday November 6 6–9 PM

SGFA S U E G R E E N WO O D F I N E A R T 330 north coast hwy laguna beach, ca 92651 949.494.0669

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Collector 48" x 48" oil on canvas $10,500

Waiting 48" x 48" oil on canvas $10,500

Seacliff Figure 24" x 24" oil on canvas $5,400

Winter Sun oil on canva

as 60" x 72" $18,000

Fall Beach 60" x 48" oil on canvas $12,000

Canyon 54" x 54" oil on canvas $12,000

Low Tide 40" x 40" oil on canvas $9,200

Abou t Lin da C hr is ten se n I continue to explore the figure and am looking more consciously at the reasons for doing so. I enjoy working on composition whilst creating obstacles for myself - this challenges me to select different solutions to familiar situations.

Sometimes throwing something onto the canvas that has little immediate connection to the current idea opens up a new awareness. I strive to keep myself interested in the process and therefore a challenge is welcome.

Reworking my palette and

exploring new color combinations is helping me to question the reason for selecting specific colors.

I like the challenge in my awareness of what isn't happening, what isn't being used, what isn't being said and why, these are some of the obstacles I set myself.

Honesty about myself is a crucial factor in my paintings. My overall desire is to emit emotion through the paint, the line, the contrasts and composition. Redundancy is the enemy. I want to keep things interesting and with a hint of danger. Danger in the desire to obscure what is already there and what might be a beautiful passage in the painting.

Courage to continue growing and recognizing my need for

emotional movement is paramount. – Linda Christensen

Wading 72" x 60" oil on canvas $18,000

Aperture 60" x 48" oil on canvas $12,000