Featured: “Freighter on the Detroit River.”
Artist’s Statement:
“When it comes to my artwork, there are three personal traits of mine that are usually reflected in it, though not necessarily all at once. Firstly, I’ve got a vivid imagination. As an example, I’m fascinated by older cars and how their front and rear-end designs almost mirror human expressions – the headlights resemble eyes; a bumper may reflect a smile. There’s also a sense of deep curiosity — I’ll often seek out buildings in a new city that have unique (though not necessarily pretty) architectural details for inspiration, or I’ll search street-view sites online for interesting scenes of places I’ve never been. And lastly, I have a strong memory — if so moved, I’ll try to re-create scenes from my past that I find special or inspiring with as many details as I can recall. I’m very much motivated by these three things and the attempt to reflect them on canvas. It’s always exciting for me to see how my paintings and ideas behind them are going to turn out. They may not always end up the way I originally envisioned them, but I always usually find something about them that’s unique and interesting.”
Artists bio:
Hailing from Central Illinois, Don Hammontree is a Salem, Massachusetts-based artist, photographer, musician and writer. His colorful paintings, which tend to focus on streetscapes, architecture and vintage automobiles, have been displayed throughout New England. For more information about Hammontree’s work, email him at LVIV44@YAHOO.COM, call/text him at (508) 615-5808 or visit his Etsy.com store at www.etsy.com/shop/blackmorefreak.