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 Bio

Me painting

 

I was born in Chester County in 1951 and consider myself a Contemporary Realist. I started painting around the age of 12. I developed my interest in painting through my high school art classes with the help of my teacher Myrta Slavinski. My passion for painting was fueled by other Chester County Artists, N.C. Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth, Jamie Wyeth, Peter Hurd and Howard Pyle to name a few. I was also inspired by the works of Norman Rockwell. My subject matter is primarily from Chester, Berks and Lebanon County areas. I also have a passion for Colonial Williamsburg and other historical sites. I mainly work with gouache and watercolors and sometimes acrylics & oil. My favorite medium is gouache because of its versatility. After High School I started my studies at Penn State as an Art Education Major. I later switched to the Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia, earning a Associate Degree in Graphic Design. Studies included Graphic Arts, Illustration & Fine Arts. While at Hussian I studied fine arts under Elaine Dubrow, Louise Clement, Ruth Petlock, Kim Soo, Mac S. Fisher, Walter Condit and Oliver Grimley. My works are included in many collections throughout the country.

My Vision

As an artist, I am inspired by everything around me. I am fascinated by the hidden color and textures that can be found in light and shadow. A primary goal of my art is to bring awareness to the wonderful world that surrounds us. I try to capture this vision in my paintings so others can see the beauty as I see it.

Art is an expression of one’s inner self. To me, painting is my medium to share my artistic thoughts to the world, a way to express my feelings. As with all artists, my style is constantly evolving.

Creating art is very, very important to me. It gives me the opportunity to explore my creativity. I feel that creativity keeps my life from being boring and it gives meaning to everything around me.

Painting is also a stress reliever. As I shift into non-verbal thoughts, I lose track of time. I focus on creating and at times that’s all that seems to matter. If I don’t paint for a while, I feel that something is missing. It’s almost like an addiction and I need to paint to survive.

 

Why do I paint?

There are probably many reasons to paint, sculpt, create art, play an instrument, sing etc.

Personally I paint for many reasons, but the main reason is because it makes me feel good. Art is a form of nourishment for the soul, an inner necessity.

I have this need to satisfy my inner spirit because it brings me happiness, relieves stress and boosts my energy.

There is this part of my personality that pushes me to paint, because it gives me pleasure, lifting my spirit and to continually increase my creative juices.

When I’m painting, I have a tendency to get lost in my painting, zoning out, and losing all track of time, to the point of forgetting to eat or going to bed.

I try to paint as much as possible, when too much time passes between paintings, I have this feeling that I’m missing something. It’s like an addiction, a need to paint (create art) to feel satisfied.

 


 

Affiliations

Pennsylvania Watercolor Society

Chester County Art Association

Greater Norristown Art League

Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen

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