"Nudes In Nature" by Karen Scata

"Nudes In Nature"
A New Collection by Karen Scata

In this collection, each painting reflects specific emotions. "Madame Pe*le*" exemplifies complete power and explosive anger, while "The Waterfall" reflects serenity. Many of the paintings depict the figure and nature blending together as one creating a unique harmony.

The natural setting chosen for the model is a direct reaction to the pose taken. When deciding on the background, basic elements such as fire, water, earth and air were selected. Always on the forefront is color, form, and composition along with the interaction between the pieces as a body of work.

Each painting in the collection is a monoprint. The monoprints are formed from acrylic paint on glass and pressing the image on a wet piece of vellum paper. Then, the paint brush manipulates the image by adding what is necessary to enhance the emotion. The figure is always painted first, then the landscape. Each monoprint, like nudes and nature, is unique and can never be duplicated.