Convergence, 48" x 48"

Oil on Canvas.

"The painting is about the energy that comes together to reflect our dream state and our awake state. It reflects our energy. The pond series is about the reflection of our souls and how we are energy. The energy and feelings we have when we sleep are not controlled by us in the least, whereas when awake we try to control ourselves. This painting is the convergence of both the awake and dreaming state energy."

Canadian artist Darlene Winfield's style is impressionistic while at times leaning into semi-abstract. It is created with the use of brush, palette knife, and mixed media when called for. The paintings are completed in layers with dramatic strokes offset by quiet places within the painting. The atmospheric quality and depth of the painting are most important to her. She hopes the viewer will enter into the world she created on the canvas. The history and longevity of oil painting have been important to her. After discovering the buttery texture, smell, and feeling oil paint gave her as she dipped her brushes into it she has not looked back.