“Midwinter Chill was one of my favorite paintings in the show. You’ve taken Rothko to the next level.” Emebet K.
Artist Statement
As an artist, I am driven by the act of creation.
Currently, my works are both abstract and representational. Color always takes center stage in my paintings, and the natural world is an important source of inspiration.
I started painting many decades ago, but the demands of business and family kept my brush quiet. Studies with Chester Arnold and others have reignited my passion, and I am able to spend many hours with paint and canvas.
My early formal education and training as a microbiologist helped develop a keen visual discrimination know-how. In later years, my printing and graphic arts company tuned my eyes to design and color relationships. I have found this unique set of skills invaluable in developing my fine art process.
I have exhibited at many juried art shows. I have also received critical recognition including the Judges Award for the Art in the Redwoods exhibit at Gualala Arts Center.
Solo Art Exhibitions:
2022, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts: “Geometry of Color”
2022, Smith Ranch Homes Gallery: “Moments of Transition”
2022, Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce: “Passing Seasons”
2022, diPetro Todd Salon: “Recent Work”
Juried Art Exhibitions:
2024, “Dualities” O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, Juried by Bonnie Powers and Jeffrey Levin
2024, “Colors in Art: Voices Soft and Loud” The Belvedere Tiburon Library Art Gallery
2024 “A Gathering of Color” Falkirk Cultural Center
2023, “Art & Ecology” O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, Juried by Obi Kaufmann
2023, “Altered Worlds” Marin MOCA, Juried by Chester Arnold
2022, “Wabi Sabi”, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, Juried by Naomi Kubota Lee
2022, “Red”, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, Juried by Jen Tough of Jen Tough Gallery
2022, “Flora and Fauna II”, Ruby Livingdesign, Juried by Sally Coté
2022, “Strictly Abstract”, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, Juried by Emebet Korn of Desta Gallery
2022, “Monochromatic Exhibit”, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, Juried by Suzanne Gray of Seager Gray Gallery
2021, “Local Inspiration”, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, Juried by Dr. Natasha Boas
2021, “A Moment of Reflection”, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, Juried by Emebet Korn of Desta Gallery
2020, “Art in the Redwoods”, Gualala Arts Center, Judges Award, Juried by Nikki Vismara and Sylvia Paret
2019, “Winter White”, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, Juried by Lorna Stevens
2019, “Fresh from the Studio”, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, Juried by Cayen Robertson and Kris Gordon
Other Art Shows:
2024, 2023, 2022, Marin Open Studios, Sausalito Center for the Arts
2024, 2023, Mill Valley Artist’s Show at Bank of Marin
2024, 2023, 2022, Marin Open Studios pop-up, Bon Air Center
2023, Moonstruck Fine Jewelry
2023, Mill Valley Recreation Art Show
2022, “Art in the Redwoods”, Gualala Arts Center
2022, “First Thursdays Salon”
2021, “Art in the Redwoods”, Gualala Arts Center, Judge’s Award
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Annual Member’s Show, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
2019, “Art in the Redwoods”, Gualala Arts Center
Publications:
2024, 2023, 2022, Marin Magazine, May, Marin Open Studios Tour Guide Insert
2022, Marin Magazine, November 2022, “Out & About – Spotlight”
2022, Marin Independent Journal, Lifestyles Sunday 3/6/22
2021, Marin Independent Journal, Lifestyles Arts 12/30/21
Art Associations:
2022-Present, Marin Museum of Contemporary Art
2020-Present, First Thursdays Salon (Artists Discussion Group)
2019-Present, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Education and Art Workshops:
2024 Mendocino Art Center, with Mira M. White
2023 ICB Art Center, Sausalito, with Andrew Faulkner
2023 ICB Art Center, Sausalito, with Gordon Studer
2021 Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, with Bernard Healey
2018-2020 College of Marin, including Chester Arnold
U.C. Berkeley, B.S. Conservation of Natural Resources (Microbiology)
Painting at Sea Ranch, CA
The North Sonoma Coast is always a prime source of inspiration.
“Curlew Reach, Sea Ranch" This painting sold at a show juried by Natasha Boas.
“I was particularly drawn to you as a colorist, and the way those tensions and colors are created.” Natasha B.
“My husband is an artist so I often leave the art to him, but this painting was too special to pass up. The painting changes at different times of the day and I don’t think I will ever get tired of looking at this work”. Laurie H.