Artist Statement
Robert T. Dietz
As many artists will tell you, we are inspired by light. I’ve always been fascinated by the way light can change what the eye sees. I’m a self-taught artist. I work with pastels and oils, but I have also dabbled in watercolor as well. My goal is to capture what I’m seeing and reproduce it so that the viewer sees what I see and feels what I feel as they look at my painting. I approach each painting is a challenge to create that “magic” which goes beyond just a painting of an object or a landscape. For me, it comes down to recreating the light. When I am successful, the painting “pops” and the “magic” happens. I’ve always lived very near the water and, like many artist, I’m drawn to the sea. I love the way light and color reflections dance on the water. I hope you’ll enjoy perusing through my paintings and can feel what I’m trying to convey.