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Artist Statement:
A Botanical Watercolorist, I
graduated from the University
of Illinois, BA, MA in Art
Education. I show in galleries
across North America. I
reflect my prairie roots in my
watercolor paintings. I chose
teaching as a profession
because of my love of school
and children. I chose Art as
my medium because of a love of
the land that I wanted to
express and share. Always a
romantic about the country, I
live in the woods amidst large
farms. The prairie, gardening,
and architectural restoration
have all been important parts
of my life and are reflected
in my paintings.
The nature of watercolor is
perfect for me because it
lends itself to spontaneous
surfaces and details. Projects
that are completely controlled
have never interested me. I
usually start out with a bit
of contour drawing; the shape
of a bud or a blossom
(whatever has caught my
interest in the first place).
Then, I make sure the work
loosens up by adding water and
splashes. Intuitively, I have
always used a lot of "empty
spaces." Like the Chinese
painters, I feel that this
open space seems to connect
the visible World to the
invisible World. I never feel
that I ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
One Woman Shows - Gallery,
Paris, Illinois
- Olde Town Gallery,
Mahomet, Illinois
- Framer’s Market,
Champaign, Illinois
- House of Art,
Champaign, Illinois
- Borders
Bookstore, Champaign, Illinois
- Pages For
All Ages Bookstore, Champaign,
Illinois
Mother’s Day Show - Illini
Union, University of Illinois
Arboretum Show - Arboretum,
University of Illinois
Juried Show - Round ...
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Artist Galleries:
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Commissions:
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Collections for Charlotte Brady:
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Carle Hospital, General & Oncology - Urbana, Illinois
Offices of Prairie Gardens - Champaign, Illinois
University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, AISS Building
McDonald Law Offices - Champaign, Illinois
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