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WBM september 2019
In more abstracted pieces like “Red
Devil” and “Scramble,” both acrylic
works on canvas, Webb’s passion
for color is on grand display. She
describes the role of color theory in
her practice: “Color influences me. I
love the juxtaposition of opposites on
the color wheel.”
“Red Devil” is primarily composed
in opposing shades of an orangey-red
and pale blue, with complementary
shades of purple and red. Webb
includes many different line qualities
and types of brushstrokes, ranging
from dotted paint and fine lines that
appear to be made by a pencil or
chalk pastel, to broad swaths of paint
applied with a palette knife or large
brush or sponge.
Nature and the inherent variety of
natural beauty is a primary motivator
for Webb. Its influence appears across
her practice and she says that the
natural environment of coastal North
Carolina is particularly appealing to
her; inspiring landscapes, seascapes
and the manner of wildlife that appear
in her representational work.
“The verdant growth here is just
different from other places in the
country,” she explains. “There is beauty
everywhere here and you just have to
open your eyes to see it.”
Small Bouquet, 6 x 10 inches, watercolor on paper.
Tiger Lily (cropped section of painting), 10 x 10 inches, watercolor on paper.