Artist's Statement
Design is one of the most important
elements in my work. I like to reduce the
subject to simple shapes. Another would be
my use of color. It helps to define the mood
of the piece with contrasts of pure color
and grays.
People have commented that my paintings
are quiet and calm.
I welcome that description.
In this time of uncertainty;
that my paintings can invoke a sense of
peace, is my highest compliment.
Design is one of the most important
elements in my work. I like to reduce the
subject to simple shapes. Another would be
my use of color. It helps to define the mood
of the piece with contrasts of pure color
and grays.
People have commented that my paintings
are quiet and calm.
I welcome that description.
In this time of uncertainty;
that my paintings can invoke a sense of
peace, is my highest compliment.
Published
Watercolor Artist
December 2008
Ones To Watch
Ten of the most promising watercolor artists.
Jessica Canterbury
American Artist
April 2007
Turning Photographic Images into Veils of Watercolor
M. Stephen Doherty
Watermedia Focus
Issue 22, 2000
Exaggerating local color - Building on Perception
William B. Lawrence
The Palette Magazine
Cover art, Issue 10, 2004
Painting Abroad, Ordinary Subjects and Unusual Designs
Christopher Schink
Lynchburg Living
July/August 2007
Artist Focus: Karen Newell Blaesing
Mari White Smallshaw
Watercolor Artist
December 2008
Ones To Watch
Ten of the most promising watercolor artists.
Jessica Canterbury
American Artist
April 2007
Turning Photographic Images into Veils of Watercolor
M. Stephen Doherty
Watermedia Focus
Issue 22, 2000
Exaggerating local color - Building on Perception
William B. Lawrence
The Palette Magazine
Cover art, Issue 10, 2004
Painting Abroad, Ordinary Subjects and Unusual Designs
Christopher Schink
Lynchburg Living
July/August 2007
Artist Focus: Karen Newell Blaesing
Mari White Smallshaw
| Awards The Pennsylvania Watercolor Society's 30th Annual Juried Exhibition 2009 The Sylvan Grouse Guild Member The National Watercolor Society's 86th Annual Exhibition 2006 NWS Traveling Show 2007 The Potomac Valley Watercolorists Award The Edgar Ewing Memorial Award The National Watercolor Society's 85th Annual Exhibition 2005 NWS Traveling Show 2006 The Philadelphia Watercolor Society Award The National Watercolor Oklahoma Exhibition XXIX 2003 Best In Show California Watercolor Association's 34th National Exhibition 2002 The Bronze Award Taos National Exhibition of American Watercolors 2001 The Taos National Society of Watercolorist Award |
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