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Artist's Bio:
I create art because it is exciting and liberating. My work frequently
tells a story and often has an element of humor in it. I attempt to
engage the viewer in my "narration". They may never understand my
intentions, but that is OK - the point is to enjoy the experience!
Due to varied expressions and textures, my subjects are frequently
animals - particularly creatures of the ocean depths. But I also have
a passion for bright, beautiful landscapes - particularly Sunsets. I
love the energy and intensity of bold color and rarely limit my
palette to just a few colors. Texture and strong forms are always
present in my work.
I begin most of my paintings on glass, making a quick color "sketch"
with liquid acrylic and then print my sketch on to paper or Yupo. My
training as a printmaker in the past probably influences my desire to
incorporate this method now in my paintings. This way, I am free to
explore and manipulate the "accidents" that are created. I also love
painting with pastel on suede.
My work is represented at The Art Market Gallery in Knoxville, TN. I
am a member of the Tennessee Watercolor Society, The Knoxville
Watercolor Society, Kentucky Watercolor Society, Oak Ridge Art Center,
and the Catherine Lorrilard Wolfe Art Club in New York, NY.
Recent Honors and awards include: the Creative Catalyst Award at the
Tennessee Newell-Henderson Annual Show; Honorable mention at The Oak
Ridge Art Center Juried Show; Goodgall Memorial Award for Watercolor,
CLWAC, New York; Award for Watercolor, Tennessee Watercolor Society
National Juried Show, and inclusion in the Art and Cultural Alliance
National Juried Competition.
I can be contacted
at artladybrendamills@gmail.com
or at artmarketgallery.net. Please view
my website at watercolorlady.com.
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