Becky Fullerton

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I have been working in watercolor, oils, acrylics and on paper for over two decades. My painting subjects come from things I see around me, in magazines, newspapers, books, faces on the train and objects in my surroundings. I try to interpret them as pleasing forms and shapes and then fill them with bright color. My work also houses hidden comedy, satire and sarcasm as a reflection of my notions about the world. The finished works often looks as though they should be part of a narrative, yet the overall story remains illusive, unclear and mysterious.

Ultimately my paintings are not meant to make sense, but to create a feeling of disorientation, puzzlement, and amusement. I want the viewer to be able to look with fascination over long periods of time. Something new should be seen with each encounter with the image. Part of my enjoyment of the finished product comes from the stories made up by the viewer as they wonder out loud what is going on in the work.

My formal training has included working under noted artist Professor Phil Young at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York. I grew up in Vermont and New Hampshire, and I currently live in Boston where I am influenced by the vibrant arts community. I have shown mainly in open studio events in Roslindale, Jamaica Plain and Melrose, MA.