April thoroughly enjoys the process and the challenge of creating new art. She strives to find a balance between freedom and restraint during her creative process and embracing experimentation is key. April Midkiff is a fourth-generation Arizonan, growing up in the small town of Waddell in the far west Phoenix Valley. Spending her childhood surrounded by farms, animals, and the desert, April formed a strong connection with nature. Her love for Arizona and all of its diverse natural beauty runs deep.
When in the studio, April Midkiff finds herself drawn to the unbridled freedom and rawness of such artists like de Kooning, Motherwell, and Richter. Their works have sparked her passion for experimenting, trying new approaches, and constantly striving to do things a better way. In contrast, the works of Calder, Klee, and Louis draw her in with their seemingly effortless balance and harmony.
