Nick Paciorek

Each of Paciorek's pictures is a celebration of light and color. He employs an audacious palette, broad strokes, and a vivid interpretation of his subject, resulting in a brilliantly colored canvas. For him, choosing the exact combination of hues for each painting is foremost. Admittedly, Paciorek is partial to pink, red, and orange tones; however, he quickly adds, "I choose colors that reflect my mood as I view my subject. I want the viewer to be affected by the color just as I am when I paint-to feel the same emotions. I need to be in control of the whole canvas, and I do that by simply using the colors I like. Even so, the particular color I use doesn't really matter as much as the tonality." He explains, "When I look at grass, I don't always see it as green; sometimes I see it as red because it feels red to me. By nature, we humans take immediate notice of things that appear out of whack, out of the ordinary-such as red grass and bright pink skies-and often the effect stimulates our imagination."