Progress is what I strive to achieve in my art work.  Over the past few years, my work has evolved a great deal.  Although the natural process of evolution is not always "progress," the term progress  is not easy to define.  In turn, I find that my work is not easy to define.

In describing my work, words such as panoramic, peripheral, and documentary  often come to mind.   Generally I will work with 45°to 360° of a given space and present it as one single flat plane.  The resulting "foundation" often has multiple vanishing points.  Perspective is greatly exaggerated due to the way the world appears through the lens of a camera.  I  enhance,  dilute or add colors that emphasize and enliven a space in a desirable manner.   Using color and tone to create a strong sense of depth in my work is very important to me.  Although the works tend to exhibit panoramic qualities, the nature of 2-dimensional work tends to disguise this fact.  Regardless of where the eye falls, the surrounds serve as your peripheral vision, generally offering a broader spectrum than the human eye is physically capable of  seeing. 

Fine details are precisely  depicted with actual photographs while the immediate foreground, ceiling, sky and other details are typically rendered with paint and other mixed media.  Objects and forms are emphasized, obscured, altered, or eliminated on an as-needed basis.  The creative possibilities are endless and  I have yet to tire of the process.  

This style of work arose from a personal need to document a special place in a way that captured the complete essence of a space.  The works have continued to evolve to the point where they are today, representing spaces that are of great personal  significance to myself and my patrons. 

 I ask that you continue to check back on my website and decide for yourself if what you see is progress.  Thank you for your time.   

Luke Dollar    7 November 2005