Traci Owens

Contemporary – Figurative – Whimsical

“Staying Low” 24×24 inch acrylic on canvas
“Deep Down” 24×24 inch acrylic on canvas
“Sea Bound” 48×60 inch acrylic on canvas
“Sun Stroked” 60×36 inch acrylic on canvas
“Confessions Of A Sea Girl” 24×48 inch acrylic on canvas
“Shore I Do” 36×60 inch acrylic on canvas
“Mona & Lisa Lost Their Smile” 60×48 inch acrylic on canvas
“Foot Loose” 48×36 inch acrylic on canvas
“Within Reach” 48×24 inch acrylic on canvas
“Tails Of A Mermaid” 36×12 inch acrylic on canvas
“Balancing Life” 48×36 inch acrylic on canvas
“The Smell Of Spring” 48×48 inch acrylic on canvas
“Forever Queen” 30×30 inch acrylic on canvas
“Somewhere In A Dream” 48×48 inch acrylic on canvas
“Can’t Live Without” 36×40 inch acrylic on canvas
“Uncaged” 48×36 in. acrylic on canvas
“For Just A Moment” 36×40 inch acrylic on canvas
“Nothin’ To Lose” 48×60 inch acrylic on canvas
“Triple Tirade” 48×60 inch acrylic on canvas
“Fais Do Do” (a Cajun Dance Party) – “Gone Too Far” Postcard Collection – 48×60 inch acrylic on canvas
“Going Dutch” – “Gone Too Far” Postcard Collection – 48×60 inch acrylic on canvas
“Paris Red” 48×60 inch acrylic on canvas
“Spanish Eyes” 48×60 inch acrylic on canvas
“Crabbin’ On” 48×36 inch acrylic on canvas
“Gulls Just Want To Have Fun” 48×36 inch acrylic on canvas
“Confessions Of A Gull Girl” 48×36 inch acrylic on canvas
“Unspoken Emotions” 60×36 inch acrylic on canvas

“GULLable” series

“Gulls embody the spirit of freedom and independence outside of relationships. So, when the Gull Spirit Animal flies into your awareness, it might encourage you to take to wing by becoming self-sufficient. Gull reminds you of your uniqueness and that you can have your way of life without loneliness.” – Traci Owens

“Gone Too Far” Postcard Collection

“Ummm, so many things have crossed the line in this world… but, as I strive to keep one foot grounded, sand between my toes, standing tall where I feel my bliss… I find the other foot suited up and wanting to run far from all that is… in search of… perhaps that which does not exist.” –Traci Owens

Artist Statement

Artist Traci Owens In order for an artist to grow they must be forever courageous, even willing to fail at their attempts. Only then are they pushing themselves outside the comforts of habit to discover the unexpected. I want my work to make an instant statement. I am intrigued by shapes pushed against one anther, demanding the spotlight yet playing together as one. To achieve this harmony of visual flow I design my own paper patterns which allow me to take shapes one step further by stenciling, layering, texturing, and using washes of color to bring harmony where chaos lives.

Each painting is an individual story. Words have amazing movement. All emotions that arise during the process, along with the emotional movement of each word are documented. At times throughout the process I tear up my notes/sketches regarding that particular painting and add them to my painting. I literally leave all my thoughts in each painting as to clear the path for the next plot. Sometimes the words are visible and sometimes buried. The characters are sometimes those I know, and sometimes from my head, but, always ready to make a bold statement, whatever the story unfolds.

Ohhh…and perhaps you’ve notice a chandelier or two in my work…ah yes, my guiding light through this life appears in the form of just that…a chandelier! You’ll also know your meeting the artist…as I sport one on my neck as well…one can never be to lit…

Music also plays an important role in my art. I love how it can set the mood for my brush stroke, or the way it makes me move through my thoughts. I love it loud too! So if you hear music coming out of my studio from across the street….know I’m in my happy place…

Art is so personal to the creator, which makes it easy to keep my thoughts intuitive as each story unfolds. They ask, “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”…I reply, “No map, only adventures, covered in paint, unspoken as to not miss an avenue I may not have taken if ALL were planned out…”