I’m thrilled that my painting was juried into the SPS International Show at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia. The pastel painting is titled Flora in Pot and is 24”x 20”.
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Artist Statement
Painting is a way of expressing yourself that I find irresistible. To express with feeling a scene. Whether it is of the landscape, a still life of my favorite things, or a posing figure; I strive to create a mood that the viewer can visualize through my painting.
I am living in the North Georgia mountains and am able to see the beautiful mountain vistas, streams and fields all around me. I hope that I can record these scenes so that they can be remembered and enjoyed. Many of the old farms are disappearing and the rural settings are being replaced by progress. Whether I’m painting plein air or recording the scene with my camera while on travels, I love the process. Seeing the many shapes, colors, and values are always in my mind. Painting satisfies me and stills me to contemplate how I will convey my vision. Pastel, oil or encaustics are all mediums that I make use of. Whether the paint is the soft vibrancy of pastels, the brushwork in the oils, or the unpredictability of the encaustics; I love being an artist.
I am living in the North Georgia mountains and am able to see the beautiful mountain vistas, streams and fields all around me. I hope that I can record these scenes so that they can be remembered and enjoyed. Many of the old farms are disappearing and the rural settings are being replaced by progress. Whether I’m painting plein air or recording the scene with my camera while on travels, I love the process. Seeing the many shapes, colors, and values are always in my mind. Painting satisfies me and stills me to contemplate how I will convey my vision. Pastel, oil or encaustics are all mediums that I make use of. Whether the paint is the soft vibrancy of pastels, the brushwork in the oils, or the unpredictability of the encaustics; I love being an artist.
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Exhibitions
Exile” Genema Gallery, Atlanta, GA
“The Joy of Pastels; Riding the Renaissance”, Bellsouth Center, East Lobby, Atlanta, GA
“Decalogue” How Artist Respond to the Ten Commandments, Genema Gallery, Atlanta, GA
Quinlan Annual Member Exhibitions, Gainesville, GA
“Man, Earth & Sky” Exhibit, Quinlan Art Center, Gainesville, GA
Two Woman Show, Two Dog Café, Gainesville, GA
A Different View, Gwinnett County Court House
View2, Binder's Art, Atlanta, GA
Art Station Juried Shows, Stone Mountain, GA
Art-to-Heart Auctions Benefit YWCA Cobb County Woman & Children’s Shelter
Fall Rendevous, Buissant Art Center, Dahlonega, GA Awarded “Best in Show” $1000
Southeastern Pastel Society Juried Exhibitions
Southern Colours Exhibitions
Atlanta Artist Center Juried Exhibits
Blue Ridge Art Center Exhibitions
“The Joy of Pastels; Riding the Renaissance”, Bellsouth Center, East Lobby, Atlanta, GA
“Decalogue” How Artist Respond to the Ten Commandments, Genema Gallery, Atlanta, GA
Quinlan Annual Member Exhibitions, Gainesville, GA
“Man, Earth & Sky” Exhibit, Quinlan Art Center, Gainesville, GA
Two Woman Show, Two Dog Café, Gainesville, GA
A Different View, Gwinnett County Court House
View2, Binder's Art, Atlanta, GA
Art Station Juried Shows, Stone Mountain, GA
Art-to-Heart Auctions Benefit YWCA Cobb County Woman & Children’s Shelter
Fall Rendevous, Buissant Art Center, Dahlonega, GA Awarded “Best in Show” $1000
Southeastern Pastel Society Juried Exhibitions
Southern Colours Exhibitions
Atlanta Artist Center Juried Exhibits
Blue Ridge Art Center Exhibitions
Emory Eastside Hospital New Wing Grand Opening "Art With A Heart", Snellville, GA
"Art On The Walls At City Hall" solo exhibition, Snellville, GA
Studies
Desmond O’Hagan, Workshop
Mikki Dillon, Gwinnett Fine Arts*
Madlyn Anne Woolwich, Workshop
Kathleen Galligan, Workshop
Nancy Honea, Spruill Art Center*
Elsie Dresch, Workshop
Frank Federico, Workshop
Joyce Nagel, Workshop
Kate Fetterolf, Callanwolde Art Ctr*
Margaret Dyer, Workshop
Alan Flattman, Workshop
Sandra Burshell, Workshop
Susan Ogilvie, Workshop
Terry Ludwig, Workshop
Bill Hosner, Workshop
Ann Templeton, Workshop
Duane Wakeham, Workshop
Marc Hanson Workshop
Mikki Dillon, Gwinnett Fine Arts*
Madlyn Anne Woolwich, Workshop
Kathleen Galligan, Workshop
Nancy Honea, Spruill Art Center*
Elsie Dresch, Workshop
Frank Federico, Workshop
Joyce Nagel, Workshop
Kate Fetterolf, Callanwolde Art Ctr*
Margaret Dyer, Workshop
Alan Flattman, Workshop
Sandra Burshell, Workshop
Susan Ogilvie, Workshop
Terry Ludwig, Workshop
Bill Hosner, Workshop
Ann Templeton, Workshop
Duane Wakeham, Workshop
Marc Hanson Workshop
Fred Somers Workshop
(*) Extended Studies
(*) Extended Studies