Pamela Hough, painter
I paint because it is my way of being. It is not just something I do. It is something I am. It is the way I see, the way I feel, the movement within me.
I usually work in oils, though I also like to play with pencils, colored or graphite. My style is realistic. Sometimes photorealistic, yet with interpretation. I love to tell a story with a painting. I am drawn to the subtleties of texture, and am often discovering new ways to reproduce it with paint. I am fascinated by reflections; my painting is often about reflection. Every puddle I see captures my attention! I love the challenge of rendering water in its endless movements and color. I love the challenge of seeing unexpected color in the everyday things. Most landscapes are local, and I hope a viewer will say, I have seen that place -- but not quite like that! I also paint figures and occasionally still life, but with a twist.
I have been painting for about 11 years. I also work in physical therapy as a Certified Hand Therapist, so my hands are always busy.