Greg Singley

“At its heart, Impressionism is a spirit. To best express this spirit, the work should be extremely abstract. The magic of an impressionistic canvas is the viewer's recognition of the greater image. By using the most fleeting bits of color and shape I can demonstrate how each form is made of so many others.” Greg Singley applies precisely the right value and boldness of color to his individual strokes to blend and form a larger and more complete image. Singley achieves at once to draw the viewer closer, affording a wordless intimacy, and to encapsulate the viewer's immediate recognition of the surrounding environment. The spirit of Singley's work remains steadfastly impressionist. The softness and delicacy of his touch emphasize the reflective quality of his work while the infusion of light and vibrancy of colors bring the focus of his paintings to life. The use of his fingers to apply the paint has given him a spontaneity and freedom not possible with a brush, although a brush is used for highlights, shadow strokes, and other fine details. Those who love Impressionism will recognize Monet, Pissarro, and Van Gogh's influence in Singley's florals. A vivid palette and astute sense of balance emphasize the painter's love of color and composition in this serigraph, Brilliant Bounty. So intense was Singley's concentration that a hummingbird landed on the artists arm while he made this series of paintings. Let yourself be mesmerized by Singley's brilliant and fragrant world.