The works of artist Lucinda Luvaas<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>are vibrant and filled\u00a0with\u00a0real life emotions.\u00a0Luvaas has no interest in recording exactly what she sees, but rather wants to convey the impressions of what she sees, wanting to craft the mood and feeling of a scene or event.<\/p>\n Her “Momentary Impressions” <\/strong>consist mostly of the hustling bustling city life scenes – crowded train stations, busy streets, people\u00a0ice-skating and lovers\u00a0sipping on coffee.\u00a0These images, which Luvaas calls \u201cImprints,\u201d are based on photographs she takes, then converts into textured paintings.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cloud Skaters \u2013 mixed media relief painting on wood panel, 24\u00d724 in. | 61\u00d761 cm.<\/strong><\/p>\n This method of working has required many years of experimentation to perfect. It is a meticulous process that is a hybrid between painting, relief techniques and printmaking. It took much trial and error to find the right tools for each step of the process such as: sharp scapels for very intricate, delicate cuts, japanese knives, and italian sputulas of all shapes and sizes. The hard-edged look is painstakingly hard to accomplish\u2026much can go wrong. For instance, there are many grid-like sections that are laid out on the wood panel, and they must be perfectly aligned and seamless. All of the sections must be secure while imprinting, so that the artist can produce a clean, crisp result. This can be very difficult at times, especially when the sections are delicate and fragile.<\/p>\n From Above \u2013 mixed media relief painting on wood panel, 12\u00d712 in. | 30\u00d730 cm.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cMy technical process produces pictorial effects much like impressions, imprints, fossil left overs from life. My artwork combines oil painting, acrylic, relief techniques, drawings, using graphite, ink pens, prismacolor pencils and oilbars, video, and photography.” <\/em>Lucinda Luvaas explains<\/p>\n Metropolis \u2013 mixed media relief painting on wood panel, 24\u00d724 in. | 61\u00d761 cm.<\/strong><\/p>\n Luvaas has an insatiable curiosity about materials and is always seeking to learn\u00a0innovative ways to create a unique visual interpretation of the world. She\u00a0continues to experiment and refine her techniques with this new and original approach to fine art.<\/p>\n Searching For Eden \u2013 mixed media relief painting on wood panel, 22\u00d736 in. | 61\u00d791 cm.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sipping Coffee \u2013 mixed media relief painting on wood panel, 12\u00d712 in. | 30\u00d730 cm.<\/strong><\/p>\n Walking Up Town \u2013 mixed media relief painting on wood panel, 30\u00d740 in. | 76\u00d7102 cm.<\/strong><\/p>\n Heading West \u2013 mixed media relief painting on wood panel, 36\u00d748 in. | cm. 91\u00d7122<\/strong><\/p>\n In a Forest Primeval \u2013 mixed media relief painting on wood panel, 30\u00d740 in. | 76\u00d7102 cm.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n