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The joy of painting!
God's Creation of beauty lives within my heart and soul.
There is beauty everywhere to behold! Living on the California Central Coast
is paradise in itself. Add ocean, rocks and cliffs, beautiful trees, flowers
and gardens; and images for new paintings seem to flow from my heart.
Setting up my palette, squeezing glorious colorful
pigments from tubes and putting brush to paper; and here I am, in this
wonderland. Indeed, being grateful and thankful for these surroundings
are my drive to compose and paint my interpretation of what I see and
feel; en plein aire and my studio.
People ask about "my style" of painting. I would
have to say; my work reveals realism and expressionism. I prefer transparent
vibrant colors, with bold contrasts. My hope is that the viewer will see
and feel joy.
I delight in incorporating my antique collection
with flowers from the garden in designing a still life composition. Also,
I draw inspiration from the drama of the ocean and sunsets near my Shell
Beach Cottage studio.
Participating in workshops with well-known artists
is an exciting part of my journey. I am grateful to have studied with
Marilyn Simandle, Jo Tarabula, Robert Reynolds, Robert Burridge, and others.
I hold membership in Watercolor West, El Camino Art Association,
San Luis Obispo Watercolor Society, Paso de Robles Art Association, California
Watercolor Association and the National Watercolor Society.
My paintings are in private collections across
the United States as well as other countries.
I have been blessed to have three children, ten
grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Also, I feel very proud to
have a daughter who is committed to serving God in the inner city. A percentage
of all sales are given to her ministry.
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2007
Paso Robles Public Library 2007. Galaxy Juried Art Show, accepted for
"Spring" transparent watercolor.
2007
California Mid-State Fair 2007. Selected "Vintage" 22 x 30 Original Watercolor for First Place in Professional category.
2006
COLOR OF AUTUMN 2006. Paso Robles Art Association.
"My Favorite" transparent watercolor, selected into show by
Juror, Neal Menzies
2006
Mid-State Fair 2006. Selected "Another Era" for First Place in Professional Watercolor. Also, received the prestigious Carol Bateman Watercolor Award. The juror was Roger Robinson.
2006
Aquarius, Central Coast Watercolor Society. "Cyress Trees in Shell
Beach," Juror, Don Andrews
2006
Galaxy 2006, Paso Robles Public Library. Juried Selection "Another Era," Juror, George Lockwood
2005
Galaxy 2005, Paso Robles Library: Juried Selection "Iris & Rununculus"
2005
"Color of Autumn" Paso Robles Art Assoc. Juried Selection "Blue on
Blue," George Lockwood, Juror
2005
"Wine, Flowers, & Art," Juried into Festival
2005
"Day in the Shade" Templeton, CA
Juried into Festival
2005
Mid State Fair "Shell Creek Road"
2004
Galaxy 2004 Juried Exhibition. "The Collection" accepted. Paso Robles Library
2004
Mid State Fair Acheivement in Art Award
"The Collection"
2004
"Color of Autumn" Paso Robles Art Association.
Robert Reynolds, Juror.
"Fresh Ground" won PRAA Special Award.
"Power of Sun & Sea" accepted.
2004
Open Studios Tour October 23-24, Sixth Year Participant
2004
Aquarius 27, Watercolor Society of San Luis Obispo Art Association, San Luis Obispo, California. Juried and accepted, now Signature Member status. Juror, Jan Kuntz.
2003
California Mid-State Fair 2003.
“Achievement in Art”, a coordinator award for “Fine Wines”.
2003
Galaxy 2003 Juried Art Exhibition. Gene Inglis-Ward, Juror Paso Robles
Public Library
2003
Garden Tour. Sponsored by Friends of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.
Invited artist for DiSalvo Gardens.
2003
Featured artist for “Art in the Garden” 2003. Jack House Gardens, San Luis
Obispo, CA
2003
“Color of Autumn” Paso Robles Art Association 14th Annual Juried Art Show. Robert Burridge, Juror.
Juried and accepted
2003
Aquarius 26, Watercolor Society of San Luis Obispo Art Association, San
Luis Obispo, California.
Juried and accepted. Juror Tom Fong.
2002
Three woman Art Show and Sale at Village Art in Arroyo Grande, California;
"Fences, Flowers, and Friends".
2002
"Color of Autumn", a juried Art Exhibition presented by Paso
Robles Art Association,
Paso Robles, California...received Paso Robles
Inn Award. Juror Brooke Chapman.
2002
"Galaxy" Paso de Robles Public Labrary, Paso Robles, California.
Juried Art Exhibition Juried and Accepted Juror...Tim Anderson.
2002
"Two Woman" Art Show and sale at Village Art in Arroyo Grande, California
"Oil and Water Do Mix"
1999 - 2002
San Luis Obispo County Arts Council "Open Studio Tour", San Luis Obispo,
California.
Participating Artist.
2001
Watercolor Society, San Luis Obispo Art Center, San Luis Obispo, California.
Aquarius 24 - Juried and Accepted Juror...Skip Lawrence.
2001
Pasadena Art Show - La Casita del Arroyo. Sponsored by Harambee Christian
Family Center.
2001
"Galaxy" Paso de Robles Public Labrary, Paso Robles, California.
Juried Art Exhibition Juried and Accepted Juror...Libby Tolley.
2001
Paso de Robles Art Association, Paso Robles, California. "Color of Autumn"
Juried and Accepted Juror...Tim Anderson.
2001
San Luis Botanical Garden, San Luis Obispo, California. First Place Award,
Floral Watercolor.
2001
"Jack House", San Luis Obispo, California Fine Art Exhibition.
Juried and Accepted Juror: Roseanne Seitz.
1997 -2001
California Mid State Fair
Participating Artist in Professional Category. Judges Awards and Fine
Art Recognition.
2000
Paso de Robles Art Association, Paso Robles, California. "Color of Autumn"
Juried and Accepted Juror..Libby Tolley
2000
"Three Woman" show and sale at Village Art in Arroyo Grande, California
"In Good Company".
1999
Paso de Robles Art Association, Paso Robles, California. "Color of Autumn"
Juried and Accepted Juror..Robert Burridge.
1998-1999
KCBX Wine Classic, Avila Beach, California Juried and Accepted. Juror...Archie
McLaren.
1998
"Brushstrokes", San Luis Obispo Art Center, San Luis Obispo, California...
juried and accepted Juror...Marilyn Simandle.
1998
"Two Woman" Show and Sale at Village Art, Arroyo Grande, California "Gardens,
Etc.".
1998
Paso de Robles Art Association, Paso Robles, California. "Color of Autumn".
Juried and Accepted Juror...David Kreitzer.
1997
Hillcrest Art Center International Exhibition, Cambria, California...Juried
and Accepted
Jurors: Ted Goerschener, Marilyn Simandle, Urania Tarbet and Jan Janus.
1997
"One Woman" fine art exhibition and sale, Interiors by Amanda, Arroyo
Grande, California.
1997
San Luis Obispo Botantical Garden, San Luis Obispo, California,
Juried and Accepted... "Chile" Watercolor Award.
1997
Paso de Robles Art Association, Paso Robles, California
"Color of Autumn" Fine Art show...juried and Accepted Juror...George Gibson.
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