a b o u t t h e a r t i s t
My work focuses on the everyday rural life of cowgirls, farms, and country households. The impetus for my content is my close ties with rural Colorado. My parents were farmers who struggled financially to raise their four children and two siblings. We lived a bucolic life, often moving between the country and town. They took on many jobs in farming, trucking, and bakeries. These experiences shaped my perspective, and my work is a way to stitch together that pastoral past. It reconnects me with the places and people I miss, offering a rare chance to step back into that world, if only for a moment, and hold onto the emotions it evokes.
As a mixed-media artist, I primarily work in watercolor, often starting with my own photographs. I carefully plan each piece—studying the details, rearranging elements through digital manipulation, and experimenting with filters to reimagine the scene. I test compositions through small sketches and studies, which sometimes evolve into finished works. In watercolor and ink, I aim to highlight unexpected details in everyday subjects. In acrylic or oil, I layer texture and use expressive color to create bold, emotional impressions. Large surfaces give me the most creative freedom—they challenge me, immerse me, and feel most like home. ~ July 2025
© 2025 by CHRIS HARPER TRIPLETT
