Settling on a composition for one of my room interior paintings is a progressive process. I pick and choose the most interesting and necessary elements from an array of photographs, often adding items from my imagination. Light and dark is a primary focus of my painting with particular attention to brushstroke and gradation in the darkest areas. Though working from photographs with the aim of creating believable paintings, I strive to bring a quiet drama to everyday scenes. My paintings are never too photographic. In part, I aim to paint so that the content of the image is most compelling and how the painting was made is secondary. In a sense, the work exceeds the medium.

Nick Patten

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