RONNA A PATE, ARTIST STATEMENT Creating art is a transcendent experience and I've found it even more satisfying when I paint subjects that have special meaning to me. My focus on Western-themed art is inspired by my Grandfather, a cowboy in his younger days, with whom I shared a special bond as a child. Consequently, I'm fascinated by the trappings of cowboy living & working.I paint a bit intuitively in a stylized representational manner & believe being selective about details allows the strength & personality of each subject to shine through. To convey an uplifting visual...more
