Rogers, O.2019-01-212019-01-2119841984http://hdl.handle.net/10388/11769This paper is a discussion of the materials and how they influence her art, painting. There are three main parts. The first part deals with personal and environmental influences. It discusses three influences according to the artist's source specifically her artist's observations. The second and third parts take a historical look at the artist's art influences with an emphasis on Cubism and Expressionism. These influences are related to the artist's work mostly by reference to six paintings illustrated in this paper. The artist considers this paper important for suggesting insights into the origins of her ideas and material for her work. It also suggests possible future developments in her art as related to these influences.Thesis