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Artist
Statement
I love everything about the creative process and struggle
to keep myself focused on just a few avenues of expression,
colored pencil and fiber art.
My subject matter tends to be intimate "landscapes"
of organic shapes like rocks, seashells, fruits and vegetables.
These objects are so often overlooked in our busy lives. I
like to give them a "stage" where their beauty can
be appreciated.
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Texture
appeals to me and I am particularly drawn to the usage of line
to create texture, whether it is with thread in my thread paintings,
or "circulism" in my colored pencil pieces.
I am so blessed at this point in my life to be able to devote
my time to my artwork, and so grateful for the wonderful support
of my husband, family and dear friends.
Artist
Bio
My
art training comes from a few university classes, but in the 70's
it was all about contemporary art, and I love realism. Not a good
match. As my children grew I took drawing and painting classes
wherever I could find them. I retired from a corporate job in
the early 90's and began studying in earnest. I have been fortunate
to study with instructors who nurtured me and helped me to grow,
personally and artistically.
Continuing
Education
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1992-
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Member
of Art Students League of Denver, drawing, figure drawing |
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1993-
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Studied
under Amy Hannibal Cowman, Omaha, NE, all media |
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1998-99
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Studied
under Debra J. Groesser, Omaha, NE, oil |
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2002-04
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Studied
under Valorie Snyder, Littleton, CO, drawing and oil |
Workshops
| Colored
Pencil |
| Ann
Kullberg, Michael E. Burrows, Jeffrey Smart Baisden, Priscilla
Humay |
| Pastel |
| Cal
Johnson, Tony Ortega, June Davis, Terry Ludwig, Joanne Burney,
Dennis Rhoades |
Selected
Shows/Awards
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2004 -
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| Englewood
Arts National Juried Art Show, Museum of Outdoor Arts, CO |
| Juror's
Choice, South Union Gallery "Homegrown and Handmade" |
| Merit
Award, "Tri-Lakes Views 2004", Palmer Lake, CO |
| Merit
Award, Westminster Faire, Westminster, CO |
| Colorado
Artist's Guild, 9th Annual State Exhibition and Sale |
| Nov/Dec
Artist of the Month - Scribble Online Magazine for colored
pencil |
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2005 -
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| Englewood
Arts National Juried Art Show, Museum of Outdoor Arts |
| Merit
Award, South Union Gallery "LAC Member's Show" |
| Honorable
Mention, 42nd Annual National Greeley Art Exhibition |
| Best
Painting, Merit Award, "Tri-Lakes Views 2005", Palmer
Lake, CO |
| Mountainside
Art Guild, "Miniatures", Foothills Art Center, Golden,
CO |
| "Holiday
Magic" Group Show, Colorado Frame Company, Lakewood,
CO |
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2006 -
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| Merit
Award, South Union Gallery "A Closer Look at Colorado"
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| Merit
Award, "Art on the Edge", Red Rocks Community College,
Golden, CO |
| Honorable
Mention, Wet and Dry, Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, Palmer
Lake, CO |
Art
Associations/Memberships
Colored
Pencil Society of America
Lakewood Arts Council
Art Students League of Denver
Juried
Associate Member of the
International
Guild of Realism
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