Swayhoover is, first and foremost, a consummate master of the painting knife. Forsaking the traditional brushes, and using only a series of knives, he deftly breathes life into delicate beach grasses as well as fierce storm clouds. His artistic expertise extends to the beautifully structured composition of his work, subtle shifts of color and the modulating of impastos create an immediate environmental experience that is rare on canvas.

"Using knives", Swayhoover says, "I can achieve painterly surfaces without fussiness of brush strokes. Colors stay vibrant and shapes stay crisp. Fine lines are easily achieved by using quick strokes with the edge of a painting knife. These tools give sharpness, exuberance and freedom to my work."

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