‘PUT YOURSELF IN MY SHOES’
We see on a daily basis a lot of people judging eachothers opinions and behaviors. Every person is different in her thoughts, wishes, and dreams. We have different friends and different interests. The daily habits and environments play a very important role in how people behace or react to similar situations. For every type of behavior, there is a connection to how a person grew up, examples they had, what is really important to them, habits and how they developed their own beliefs.
Another important influence is education and professional formation. In school and professions, we learn practical things and theoretical knowledge but also develop a sense of cooperation and learn how to interact with eachother at different levels. We are a mix of different people and may not realize how strong we are onfuenced by professors, supervisors, or colleagues. There are situations, issues, problems, and conflicts that we all need to manage in daily life.
If we are able to see the whole person without judgement of cultural opinions or situations, listen and have empathy, we might see eachother in a different way.
ARTIST BIO: Working primarily in colored pencils I create contemporary realism works featuring a straightforward approach to representational art. Observing closely, I have a desire to capture and portray a series of objects and their physical appearance in reality.
Coming from a background in art direction, graphic design and illustration, I make use of dramatic lighting, strong composition and a full range of values. Working from dark to light with a process of applying 30-40 layers of color, I can produce a bold and vibrant painterly effect.
Publications:
International Artist Magazine Feature – Grand Prize Winner People & Figures ChallengeArt Collectors Magazine Feature Article
Pushing Forward Reaching Back American Women Artists
Strokes of Genius 9, Best of Drawing Inspiring Subjects, F+W Media, Inc. NY
The Best of Colored Pencil Society of America Signature Showcase, Crane Dance Publications
Colored Pencil Treasures Colored Pencil Masterworks Around the Globe, Ann Kullberg, WA, USA
Colored Pencil Treasures Volume, I, II, III, IV, V, Ann Kullberg, WA, USA
The Best of American Pastel Artists & Artisans
Organizations:
Co-Owner of Fine Art at Baxters Fine Art Galelry, New Bern, NC
Signature Member, Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) – (10-year International Exhibitions)
Signature Member, American Women Artist
North Carolina Colored Pencil Chapter 114 (Past President)
North Carolina Pastel Society of North Carolina (Past President)
North Carolina Triangle Artist Guild
International Guild of Realism
North Carolina Craven Arts Council and Gallery