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Juried Member of EBSQ+
I have been a painter for more than 20 years. I characterize myself as a color artist more than an expert in any one form or style of painting. I love the manipulation of color and its effect on human beings. I am fascinated by impressionist images of the natural world and it is most often what I paint. Sometimes, that is expressed in kinetically vivid color palettes and, at other times, in soft calming pastels, as well as everything in between. I am inspired by the atmospheric mood of a scene and the color relationships that cause us to respond to a visual on a deeper level. It is my goal as an artist to create an image for the viewer to lose themselves in. To set a mood that resonates in the soul and evokes an emotional response.
I love a great many artists, but it is because of Van Gogh and a wonderful and encouraging Junior High art teacher, that I am an artist today. She introduced me to Van Gogh at the age of 13 and I have been painting ever since. I love the impressionists, especially Van Gogh, Monet, Cezanne, Pissaro, Renoir and Degas. They were Masters of color, visual space, perception and created a revolutionary and quite unique period in art history.
I work in acrylic, watercolor, collage, pastel, 3D mixed media and have won awards for my ceramics. I am passionate about the creative process in all its forms.
I am self-taught and continuously study the methods and techniques of other artists. I do competitions and shows in the mid-west, as well as giving private lessons. I particularly love teaching children.
Exhibition/Project History:
Big Brothers and Big Sisters For Kid's Sake Project - 2003
Art Westport - 2002
Blue Springs Fine Art Show - 1996, 2002
Kansas City Children's Museum Chairs That Care Project - 2001
Midwest Regional Ceramics Show - 1999
CEFi Kansas City Ceramics Show - 1999
Affliations:
EBSQ - Self Representing Artists
Registered with World Artist Directory (worldartistdirectory.com)
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