Forster Art Complex, Ross Gallery: March 30 - April 3, 2026

I Go to Nature to be Soothed, 2026
Collage of found items, 8" x 10"

Abbey Rennaker Artist Statement

The focus of my work is the natural world. Most of my pieces are landscapes, inspired by places I have been. Every piece is based on a reference photo I have taken on my travels. This connects my personal experiences to the paintings themselves. I take artistic inspiration from romantic and impressionist painters and the atmosphere of their works. Botticelli's Primavera gives the viewer a glance into an idyllic landscape, and Monets' Waterlilies bring the viewer an uncanny feeling of peace. The sky is often the aspect of the work that most poignantly captures the mood of the place. Because of this, skies play an important role in the creation of strokes, strong lines, and bold details to accomplish this. By enhancing the images, I bring a sense of wonder from the outside world into the gallery.

painting of graveyard at sunset or sunrise

Vienna Cemetery, 2026
Acrylic, 15” x 20”

painting of wall by seaside with gray sky

Little Great Wall, 2025
Watercolor, ink, and graphite, 19” x 15”

Trumpet Flower, 2026
Acrylic, 15” x 20”

square landscape painting of a valley with waterfalls

Plitvice Lakes, 2026
Acrylic, 32” x 32”

Hermit Crab, 2025
Graphite, 14” x 13”

In the Blue Mountains, 2026
Acrylic, 12” x 24”

landscape painting looking down on castle view from above

Salzburg Castle, 2025
Acrylic, 22” x 36”

Pink Five Corners, 2026
Acrylic, 8” x 10”

close-up painting of pastry on square canvas

Danish, 2025
Acrylic, 12” x 12”

Gloriette Cafe, 2026
Acrylic, 11” x 14”

Fruit Cart, 2025
Prismacolor, 14” x 13”

drawing of coloseum-like structure with stacked arches

Untitled

"There is not one blade of grass, there is not one color in this world that is not intended to make rejoice" -John Calvin

Pinglin Street, 2025
Prismacolor, 16” x 19”

Fuchsias, 2026
Acrylic, 12” x 15”

Jungle Cruise, 2026
Acrylic, 24” x 30”

long narrow painting of buildings and landscape, perhaps seen from a balcony

Baguio Balcony, 2026
Acrylic, 36” x 12”

Seed Pods, 2025
Graphite, 13” x 19”

Green Mangos, 2026
Acrylic, 11" x 14"

painting of dangling plant in front of building

Ginger, 2026
Acrylic, 16” x 20”

Yellow Roses, 2025
Acrylic, 8” x 12”

"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork." -Psalm 19:1

"Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubiliant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy." -Psalm 96:11-12