Artist Profile: Cierra Rowe
Born and raised in a one-stoplight town in the heart of southern Kentucky, I have always had a deep passion for art. As a little girl, I was naturally artistic and as I matured, so too did my closeness to painting.
The countryside grows on you here and over time its silence helps one to find oneself and appreciate the little things – as an artist, that is invaluable because there truly are blessings in the smallest of things. Nature is a common theme in many of my paintings because of my reverence for it. The land was here long before anyone else was and so too was the profoundly pure beauty that it holds. Sunsets, starry nights and foggy Kentucky mornings have often acted as the backdrop for my paintings and other times served as inspiration.
I am an expressionist artist. Having taught myself how to paint, I realized over time that my paintings are deeply sensitive. One reason for this could be because I write poetry and tend to put a great deal of thought into what I do. As an artist, I sometimes do feel vulnerable in my artistic expressions. My art is driven by emotion, sensitivity and vulnerability. Rather than run away from that, I run towards it; filling each of my paintings with soul, meaning and color. Layered within my brushstrokes are atmosphere, feeling and depth, which give my paintings a unique edge – something that makes each one different and special and something that makes me feel good – as well as those who purchase my artwork. I put a tremendous amount of heart into my art.
Concerning my art, the most important thing to me is remaining true to myself and authentic in my expression. You cannot spell painting without ”pain” and there is certainly a great deal of that behind my paintings. Struggling through grief and self-doubt, my art has often served as a light through the dark. I find solace through painting things in my own way, inspired by cherished memories and the warmth, healing and beauty of nature – especially flowers.
It is a great privilege to send my art out to those who see something in what I paint and appreciate what I put into my paintings. If interested in ordering an original, framed work of art from me, visit www.artofcierra.com to browse what I currently have available.
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