Jack and Nancy Hampton
Fine Art in graphite, color pencil, water color, oil, and acrylics
Goodyear Arizona

JACK HAMPTON:

 

     I do not strive to paint a "pretty picture".  It is a passion of mine, indeed it may be an obsession, to capture and communicate the essence or the truth of a scene or person.  It may be the "blueness" of a stream or the curve of a shoulder or the texture of a tree trunk.  Whatever it is, it must be the truth.  The essence is then communicated to the one perceiving and a communication is set in motion with the painting.  I strive to set up this communication - this dialogue.  I carry on this dialogue when painting. My thoughts go through the brush and end up on the canvas or the panel.  I invite you to join with me on this journey.  I invite you to communicate with each painting and ask yourself "What does this painting say to me?"                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                               

NANCY HAMPTON:                                                                                                                                           

     I am most pleased when my paintings tell a story or when they add something of beauty to this world.  It also pleases me when the viewer sees the painting - and feels about it - as I do.  Its a joy to share my painting journey with you.