“Working with my hands as an artist and maker is a big part of my sense of self. I am seeking fresh perspectives on old stories where the female experience is centered and valued.”
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“Working with my hands as an artist and maker is a big part of my sense of self. I am seeking fresh perspectives on old stories where the female experience is centered and valued.”
“When parts of your art journey are stressful, try to recontextualize it in terms of gratitude. Remember that these art-related stresses mean you’re fortunate, and that you’re grateful to be on this path moving toward something you love.”
“In my drawing and painting, I am a detail geek. I love to get lost in rendering the details.”
“In all my work, I strive to use every trick and technique that I know through composition, drawing, color, anything I can think of to create the illusion of a deep, believable space with three-dimensional form.”
“I tell people being a found object metal sculptor is a lot like being a hoarder. Typically, I am inspired by the metal objects in front of me, but sometimes I'm not sure where the initial inspiration came from.”
“I think of my sculptures as this representation – the metal structure creates the outline while the glass can swirl, mesh, ooze into something fantastic.”
“I really enjoy making art with the freedom from the constraints of architecture, but with the influence of creating space which feels architectural.”
“I want people to learn from my work that anything you fully pursue passionately in life, it’s going to come with some level of sacrifice, discomfort, and overcoming your battle of emotions throughout the process.”
“I am devoted to watercolor as my medium because, no matter the style or subject matter, I am always drawn to its translucent beauty.”
“Understanding art history is essential to giving context to one’s study of art.”
“I’ve always been drawn to abstract paintings since I can remember being aware of art. To me there is a calmness and mystery to abstract art that I find appealing.”
“Because so much of the way we consume images is largely mediated by those in control of dissemination. I want to create an arena where the viewer is the agent of interpretation.”
“I never ‘decide’ on the perspective. I observe from one location and ‘find’ the perspective. It’s this process of searching that I find so engaging.”
“I find watercolor wonderfully versatile and feel I’m just beginning to discover what I might be able to create with it.”
“My mission and my mandate are to serve the students of UCA, the Art & Design department and the UCA family of faculty and staff.”
“I want to show the viewer how everything can be an abstraction, sometimes a hard-edged one in the softness of a cloud or the turn of flesh.”
“My subject matter is always eclectic, but my approach to composition, light and form, and my predominant use of available natural light remain prominent characteristics.”