I am a mixed media abstract artist, working in acrylic, charcoal, pastels, graphite and collage. I am drawn to exploring what lies beneath––the subtle, excavated layers hinting of mysteries not fully revealed. The illusiveness of memory and longing. The past bleeding into the present. I paint from the inside out. Abstract forms evoke a moment that has moved me, capture feelings that elude description––the raw beauty of joy and grief...
I am a mixed media abstract artist, working in acrylic, charcoal, pastels, graphite and collage. I am drawn to exploring what lies beneath––the subtle, excavated layers hinting of mysteries not fully revealed. The illusiveness of memory and longing. The past bleeding into the present. I paint from the inside out. Abstract forms evoke a moment that has moved me, capture feelings that elude description––the raw beauty of joy and grief...
I am a mixed media abstract artist, working in acrylic, charcoal, pastels, graphite and collage. I am drawn to exploring what lies beneath––the subtle, excavated layers hinting of mysteries not fully revealed. The illusiveness of memory and longing. The past bleeding into the present. I paint from the inside out. Abstract forms evoke a moment that has moved me, capture feelings that elude description––the raw beauty of joy and grief...
Arts Education: Bea Martin
Artistic Innovation and Excellence: Shelby Page
Cultural Leadership: Gateway Theatre
Volunteerism: Denise Chambers (accepted by Richmond Potters' Club President Nicole Gibbs on her behalf)
Youth Arts: Opal Chen
Image credit: Kai Jacobson