Artist Statement

Artist Statement – Roman the Painter

Artist Statement
As a painter, I am continually drawn to the timeless dialogue between light, form, and atmosphere found in the natural world. My work is rooted in the impressionistic tradition, influenced by both the early post-impressionist movement and the expressive approaches of contemporary impressionists. I strive to create paintings that do more than depict a place—they evoke a feeling, a memory, a sense of presence.

Much of my artistic vision is shaped by over 25 years of working directly in nature—often in remote forested environments—where I witnessed extraordinary beauty and fleeting moments that most never encounter. Those years instilled in me a deep reverence for the land and an intuitive understanding of its rhythms. That lived experience continues to inform my work, not only in subject matter but in the way I handle color, texture, and composition.

Before painting became my full focus, I spent decades as a well-established rustic furniture artisan, working with the wood the forest offered—harvesting dead trees while surrounded by the living forest and its creatures. That connection to the natural cycle of decay and renewal shaped my relationship to form and material. It’s a perspective I carry into my painting practice—one grounded in craftsmanship, respect for natural processes, and a deep sense of place.

My paintings are not merely landscapes—they are visual impressions of place and time, built from memory and emotional resonance. I aim to create work that is both visually compelling and quietly contemplative—work that invites the viewer to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the beauty that still exists all around us.