Abstract Expressionist
About Tarah Trueblood
Artist’s Statement
I describe my painting style as modern, contemporary, or abstract expressionist. My process is oriented around a philosophy of presence where the marks, shapes, and passages of color push, pull, and resolve in a balance of harmony and dissonance. Compositions are nuanced through a dialogue among the voices of each mark and brush stroke. Intuitive decisions are made during this dialogue as new perspectives and possibilities present themselves. The sense of order, in whatever form it takes, is an expression of my connection with the aliveness of the world around me and thus with a great consciousness. To borrow from Mark Rothko, I want people to look at my art, and, as they turn to walk away, continue to feel its emotion.”
Artist’s Bio
I am currently pursuing a post-baccalaureate fine arts degree at Miami University’s College of Creative Arts concentrating in painting and drawing. In the last two years I have had the privilege of exhibiting at juried Midwestern fine art shows at Fitton Center, Middletown Art Center, Richmond Art Museum, and Oxford Community Arts Center. I’m a graduate of University of Kentucky and also attended University of Louisville, University of Nebraska College of Law, and Pacific School of Religion. I am now an Ohio resident.
2024 Art Festivals, Galleries, & Exhibitions
Feb 3 Art Studio Clearance Sale Columbus, OH
April 6 Total Eclipse Festival Oxford, OH
April 27-28 Cherokee Triangle Art Fair Louisville, KY
May 11-July 12 Fitton Center 30th Member Show Hamilton, OH
May 19 Wyoming Art Show Wyoming, OH
June 1-2 Village Art Fair Winona Lake, IN
June 8-9 Hueston Woods Arts & Crafts Fair Oxford, OH
July 13-14 Westerville Music & Arts Festival Columbus, OH
Aug 11 Art on the Commons Kettering, OH
Aug 31-Sept 1 4th Street Festival of Arts & Crafts Bloomington, IN
Sept 7 Penrod Arts Fair Indianapolis, IN
Sept 28-29 Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest Dayton, OH
Oct 6 Hyde Park Square Art Fair Cincinnati, OH
Nov 16 ADC Fine Art’s 2024 Art Comes Alive Cincinnati, OH
Nov 23-24 Christmas Fair Columbus, OH
Dec 6-8 Columbus WinterFair Columbus, OH
Abstract expressionism is a style of art where artists use shapes, colors, and forms to express emotions and ideas without necessarily depicting recognizable objects or scenes. It's like painting or creating in a way that's more about feelings and energy rather than making things look real. Think of bold brushstrokes, vibrant colors, and a sense of spontaneity and freedom in the artwork. It's all about expressing inner thoughts and emotions in a visually powerful way.
