Cheryl Bowman Art Collections

Animal Magnetism

“Animal Magnetism” This group of paintings came into being through a long journey in my world of painting. I have painted realism, abstract, impressionism, and just about any other style of painting. The evolution of this style came from the constant idea of collage and shapes. Some paintings have been a collage of endangered species, shoes that I have loved and hated, abstract figures, and just about anything else. I find the juxtaposition of things, shapes, and colors become fascinating and have their own way of becoming something with which everyone can identify. “Animal Magnetism” places colors and shapes within a single subject matter. I love color and never feel that it needs to be like the real world. We get enough realism everyday in our lives. A little fantasy never hurt anyone. This group of paintings varies in the amount of detail. Some have very detail eyes while others do not. The subject dictates to me how it should be. I think we are all individuals who see and interpret things differently. The exclusive DNA and spirituality of each human being creates the uniqueness of “us”. My view expresses a part of me. Although most of the animals have been inspired from my love and travels of Africa, you will notice that other grand animals have been included such as the tiger. Nothing on this earth is subject to limitation. As each subject inspires me, I will paint it in the style and colors which they dictate to me. Each painting becomes a journey without a definite end. When I reach the final destination, it allows me to put down the brush and claim ownership to another child ready to be released to someone else. I don’t know how many more paintings belong to this group, but the subject matter remains endless and exciting.