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Academic Level at Time of Creation
Junior
Date of Creation
Spring 5-7-2024
Artist Statement
I often think about the meanings behind my artwork. Why do I create what I create? I’ve realized more recently that the answer is simple. I make art about the things I love. More often than not it can be simplified to the people I love. They seem to be the subject of at least seventy-five percent of my artwork. Not to exclude those we think of as “Children”, or simply our pets. I also love to draw and paint nature scenery. Painting is the medium I mainly use. I use a wide arrange of acrylics, oils and watercolors. I specifically love to paint flowers due to their vibrant colors and different varieties. Most of my artwork is happy, however, it often reflects on my personal life at that time.
The subject of my work has recently shifted to mental health awareness. This is do to a tragedy that occurred in my family. It has caused me to reflect on my own mental health, and others around me who I know have struggled. When working on landscapes, floral centerpieces, or incorporating pets into my work, I often look to Peach McComb. She combines realism with abstraction. Another inspiration for me is Guy Denning. I gravitate towards the sketchy lines he incorporates into his finished pieces, as this is something I see throughout my works. I use my artwork to send a message about myself, others, or simply the world around me.
Advisor/Mentor
Rebecca Williams and Mike Martin
Description
The artwork in this exhibit consists of a variety of different media. I have included everything from oil paintings, oil pastel and alcohol market drawings, sculpture, and even woodworking. My sizes range from works that are 36x23 to smaller 14x16 drawings. I have a cat that I made out of wood that is 14x12x1 1/2 inches for example.
Photo Credit
Photo credit: Hayley Runyon (All Photos)
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Runyon, Hayley, "Hayley Runyon Art 399 Portfolio" (2024). Professional Practices (ART 399). 156.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/art399/156