Pearson uses her body almost like clay, molding herself to the forms that fill her mind and fanatically capturing the different angles and perspectives. Her paintings hold a large visual interest through shape alone, but adding these narrative moments and meaning makes the work that much more enticing.

A successful painting creates visual interest by contrasting broad, simplified areas with carefully chosen areas of focus and detail. This balance is crucial. The larger, simpler shapes give the viewer's eye a place to rest, preventing the composition from becoming cluttered or visually confusing. Against this quiet background, the areas of detail... See more