Fran Busse

Acton, Massachusetts

Once I begin, I become absorbed in the process of painting. I lay down a stroke with a brush, palette knife or other painting tool, and let that stroke lead to the next. Sometimes I wipe off what I have done and make new marks. It is an exciting and intense process. Color and mark making are key factors in expressing my creativity. As the painting continues to emerge, I am engaged and continue to respond to it. It is an interactive process.

Fran’s work is an interpretation of what she observes. She draws inspiration from nature, particularly landscapes in New England and beyond. A branch hanging over a pond, water splashing over rocks in a stream, a sprig of grass or a change in the weather may catch her attention. Busse says that the convergence of colors or the “mood” of a particular environment influence her and help to shape her work.