Kay Stratman. From: Art Business News | Date: May 1, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Pfingsten Publishing, LLC. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

"I love the feeling of a wet brush on a smooth surface when the brush is transforming the surface into a rugged landscape," says Kay Stratman. "My challenge is to master two opposites--control and spontaneity--and blend them successfully in one painting.

"My goal," Stratman continues, "is that no matter how obvious a painting may appear at first glance, the viewer will find something new each time they look at it. It could be the smooth texture of the paper, a gracefully thin bend in a river, a gently shaded sky or darkly contrasting mountain. Individual brushstrokes are ...

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