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The day I realized my life was not so ordinary was the day art became my escape into a world of enlightenment and enrichment. I have found freedom, wisdom and grace through a long process of seeking knowledge and reaching for new levels of awareness in painting. This journey of creative discovery has been my passage to fulfillment.
I desire constant experimentation and enjoy discovering new techniques, using alternate materials, and different brushstrokes. This flexibility allows me to flow through different styles and diverse subject matter without any boundaries and remains an important element of continual growth. Art touches our souls – it reaches deep and speaks to our innermost selves. You will find that my paintings invite the imagination to search and ponder with the contrast of light and vibrant color leading the way.
Artists with whom I have studied:
Greg Kreutz of New York, NY, 1997 Marilyn Fairchild of Charlotte, NC, 1998, 1999 Robert Maniscalco of Detroit, Michigan, 2000 Rick McClure of Little Rock, AR, 2007, 2008 Cathy Martin of Apex, NC, 2007 Dan Nelson of Raleigh, NC, 2007 Jonathan Peedin of Raleigh, NC, 2007/2008 Lori Putnam of Nashville, TN, 2008 Nicole White Kennedy of Raleigh, NC, 2008 Don Hatfield, Napa Valley, CA, 2009 Scott Burdick & Susan Lyon, Winston-Salem, NC 2009 John Poon, Liberty, Utah, 2009
Awards and Exhibits:
Matthews Art Festival, 1998 - Patron Award, Matthews Art Festival, 1999 - Patron Award, Charlotte Downtown Arts Festival, 2000 Figurative, Visual Art Exchange, 2005 Emulate A Master, Visual Art Exchange, 2006 Wake Forest Artists Tour, 2006 All About Italy, San Carlo Bistro, 2007 Nicole’s Studio & Art Gallery, Select Show – 3rd Place, 2007 Body Harmony, A Soothing Collection, Ongoing “Up & Coming”, Featured Artist, 2009 “Primary Colors”, Capital Bank, 2009 “Performing Arts on Canvas”, Capital Bank, 2009 Fall for the Arts, Lake Gaston, NC, 2009
Gallery Representation:
Nicole’s Studio & Art Gallery 715 N. Person Street Raleigh, NC 27604
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