Collaboration

Bosphorus, Turkey 16x20 oil

When someone approaches me for a commission it becomes a collaboration  between what I can do as a painter and their connection to a moment. Working from photos can be challenging. Interpreting what I see and what someone else has experienced may or may not come together to make a painting that resonates with them. When it does it's rewarding for both of us.

These two paintings were recently sent to Susan Moling of Colorado. We collaborated after she saw and purchased two of my paintings that were on display at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona. I've only connected with her over emails and by sharing my process, asking questions and getting feedback these are the results.

Thank you for your patience and here's to sharing memories. Colleen

Monterey, California 16x20 oil

Inquiries cshoreartwork@gmail.com

A note shared by Susan-

The painting with the boat is from a photo of a port where we ate dinner along the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Türkiye. The bridge in the background is one of 3 bridges that cross the famous Bosphorus strait, and is lit up with bright lights after dark. Colleen's rendition perfectly captures the beautiful moon and gentle fog that descended that night. We travel to Türkiye often but this night was truly magical. 

The other painting is from a photo again of a place very significant to both my husband and I, Monterey, California. The rocky coastline is still so natural and beautiful with native succulents such as the gorgeous red ones here. Another beautiful place on earth!

Thanks again for your generous collaboration and artistry,

Susan