Perhaps I should title this "Confessions of an Online Artist" as the venue of the internet has had much to do with my growth as an artist. Being a self representing artist has given me the freedom to explore my imagination and talent in a variety of styles. I have found a receptive audience for this in online sales. When someone notes the variety, they have emailed me asking the question, "Did you paint this too?" In a traditional gallery it is not as acceptable to be so widely spread style-wise, but this is what I have to say about selling online, I do it because I can! However in my art journey I am finding that selling in this venue has brought me to where I have been able to refine a style that is now present in the brick and mortar gallery in which I am represented. After all, the key to success in art sales is for the collectors to be able to recognize your work! I escape online to paint my heart's desire, whether it is humor in a whimsical style or exploration of color and texture in an abstract painting. My "gallery" style will be available early October 2006. Whatever I paint, it is my desire to make people happy with my art.
That said, I will tell you what motivates me in creating my art. I love color and cannot escape a canvas without leaving much of it behind. My passion for art wakes me each day with new ideas and a zest to paint and explore. I love the beauty of the human form and have studied the techniques of the masters. I am proficient in portrait painting and realism in general because I believe that you must have a firm foundation in the basic fundamentals of art before you can depart from it to find your own style. My whimsical style is light hearted and portrays my sense of humor in simple things. My "gallery" style has evolved from a love of impressionistic art, texture and leans towards the abstract.
My portfolio contains an image history of the selection of styles I have offered on ebay. Thanks for peeking!
If you would like to see what I currently have on auction at ebay, click on the ebay link above, located on the left side of this page by my name.
Biography
I am a native of Salt Lake City, Utah with a heritage of art that comes from my mother's side. My great, great grandfather and his son were sculptors and worked in stone. That's a nice way to say they created beautiful, delicately designed headstones! My mother is a painter and art has always been present in my life.
As a full time artist, I enjoy entering juried shows and have won many awards locally. I am represented by Local Colors Gallery in Salt Lake City.
