Linda Clayton’s paintings begin with a sketch, and are then finished by building layers of acrylic paint. She adds in acrylic mediums to thicken or thin the paint, molding paste, and sometimes uses bits of text from old books, or words/images printed on tissue paper. Her creations are finished with thick strokes applied with a painting knife. Her technique and artistic style can best be described as Contemporary Impressionism. Contemporary Impressionism is a term used to describe works created by contemporary artists that share similar aesthetic qualities with those by the French Impressionists. Whether depicting urban environments or the natural world, all of the images that can be considered Contemporary Impressionist are rendered with loose, expressive brushwork and focus on the effects of light. Linda is most interested in incorporating color, energy and texture into her work.  Inspired by music, she chooses the emotion or energy she wants to convey in a painting. The subject matter is often related to a contrasting strength and vulnerability. She strives to convey the power we each possess, but sometimes forget. Her creations are a reminder that we can overcome any struggles on our journey in this life.