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Producing art work is
as compelling to me as breathing. And it’s fun.
Although my work always has an abstract
undercarriage, there are usually recognizable
shapes or subject matter on the surface mostly
used for the purpose of dividing the space
pleasingly into many interesting parts. I often
choose a beautiful scene or a charming person to
paint or draw but over time I’ve become more
interested in just the shapes that I can create.
Sometimes it is the shape alone that is of
interest.
When I decide to do something visual, I think
through the options of materials and decide
which medium would best translate the idea: oil,
acrylic, ink, pencil or watercolor. After that
I decide if it would be better in an abstract
format, realistic or even stylistic.
I
am endlessly fascinated with the different ways
of pushing paint around a piece of paper but am
always thrilled with the marks you can make with
a simple pencil.
BIO/RESUME
Born in New England and growing up in Texas and
North Carolina, a lot of traveling along the
Eastern Sea Coast was done in the summers. A
diversity of scenery and types of people
encountered led to an eclectic style. Art
studies were begun at The New York School of
Interior Design and continued at Queens College
in Charlotte and Francis Marion University in
Florence. Extensive workshop experience has
expanded her knowledge and she feels the
learning process never ends. Having taught art
to children,
she has strong feelings about the value of art
education.
Elected to the prestigious National Watercolor
Society in 1985, Brenda is an innovative artist
who has been the recipient of numerous
competitive awards and is a Member of Excellence
in South Carolina Watercolor Society, once
receiving its top prize. She has enjoyed wide
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