Because I enjoy trying new things, my work consists of a variety of subjects - figures, landscapes and abstracts. I work in watercolor, acrylic and oil - choosing the medium based on the special effect I wish to produce. I take pleasure in the process of putting paint to paper. Usually the final result of a painting comes from manipulating the medium until the work "speaks to me" or I am happy with the result. Recently I have specialized in working with watercolor on Yupo. This is a smooth synthetic "paper" that allows the paint to float on the surface. By adding paint, lifting, and layering, dramatic effects are possible. I offer demonstrations and workshops using this technique.
The people in my paintings are generally derived from model sketches. Then I arrange them into a composition that invites the viewer to interact emotionally with the painting. Plein air painting appeals to me because of its spontaneity. Rather than copying nature I want to create a scene that leaves the interpretation to the viewer.
Overall my goal is to enjoy the creative process and to produce works of art that others also enjoy.
Artist's Bio
Born in New Jersey, I have lived in Pennsylvania, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, and now back to Colorado where I have attained signature membership in the Colorado Watercolor Society.
My art education consists of college art classes and numerous classes and workshops with nationally known artists including Skip Lawrence, George James, Alex Powers and Rick McClure.
Several of my works have been offered to fundraisers to support the local art community - DREAMS of Wilmington (encouraging young people to participate in the arts), Wilmington Concert Association and the North Carolina Arts Education Association.
I was the recipient of a Regional Grass Roots grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to present a show at the University of NC, Wilmington, NC in 2007.
Selected Shows and Exhibitions
- 2011 Louisville Art Association Fine Arts Show , Louisville, CO, (November 9 - 13, 2011) "First Place - Mixed Media
- 2011 2TEN Haustudio, Ivanhoe, NC Invitational Group Exhibit of 12"x12" works of art. (December 1 - 22, 2011)
- 2011 Colorado Watercolor Society New Trends Show, CoArt Gallery, Denver, CO
- 2011 Louisville Art Association National Fine Art Show, Louisville, CO
- 2011 Broomfield Art Guild Garden Show, Garden Country, 4181 West 120th Ave, Broomfield, CO (June 4 - 5) "Best of Show"
2011 Colorado Watermedia Exhibit, Foothills Art Center, Golden, CO (March 18-April 17).
- 2010 New Trends Exhibit, Republic Plaza, 370 Seventeenth St., Denver, CO 80020 (August 30 - November 3, 2010)
- 2010 Colorado Visions Art Exhibit, Westminster City Hall, Westminister, CO (April 12 - May 28 )
- 2010 Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, West Valley City, UT (May 14 - June 28 )
- 2009 "Natural Progression" one woman show at the Wilmington Gallery, 616 Castle Street, Wilmington, NC. ( May 21 - June 23 )
- Wilmington Art Association Juried Spring Art Show and Sale, NC (1999 through 2009)
- 2007 "Naturally Inspired" Two women show at University of North Carolina, Wilmington
- Associated Artists of Southport July National Show (2007 - Riley Memorial Award)(2006- Merit Award) (2003- Second Place) (2004,2005, 2008)
- 2006 The Women's Center 22nd Annual Exhibition for North Carolina Artists. Chapel Hill, NC
- 2006 "Pushing the Envelope" two sisters show together with my sister and fellow artist, Nancy Olsen. New Bern, NC
- Fayetteville Museum of Art 33rd Annual Competition for NC Artists (2005, 2003)
- 2005 Raleigh Fine Arts Society Artists Exhibition (2005)
- 2004 Wayne County National Fine Arts Exhibition, Goldsboro, NC
- 2005 "Parallax II" Three Women Show, Kinston, NC
- 2004 "Parallax" Three Women Show, Independent Art Co., Wilmington, NC
- 2004 "Plein Air Plus" Three Women Show, UNCW, Wilmington, NC
- 2002 Hilton Head Art League's National Juried Art Exhibition NC
- Brunswick Arts Council Fall Art Show and Sale (2007- Honorable Mention)(2001- Judges Award), (2005- Merit Award)
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