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Jay Schmetz

Through painting I am able to express myself and make statements about life.  I am a "people watcher", I enjoy observing human nature, situations, society,  and behavior.  I choose to paint everyday scenarios relative to any viewer. My approach is more light-hearted because I use animals in the place of people.  The animals I use are metaphors for individual human characteristics. One of my main intents is to make someone smile or laugh.

I am inspired by my pets.  I have a strong connection with these animals and know them as individuals with very different personalities.  I have a strong empathy for animals and hope the paintings will inspire others to have compassion for them as well.

Of equal importance to me are the formal elements of painting such as color, composition, line, surface quality and use of space.  The works of Picasso, Matisse, and Van Gogh are great influences on the evolution of my painting technique.  I strive to create unique and entertaining pictures that would be considered contemporary, original, and recognizable as a Schmetz painting.

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