Sunday, June 1, 2008 Wendy Whitson
I am very much taken with landscapes. My goal is to convey the essence of a landscape, while eliminating much of it's detail; similar to that first impression, or the large shapes you see when your eyes are half open. I am interested in structure, gesture, color and sequence of color. There is a certain amount of structure, built up in layers, in my paintings. The combination of random grid and loose brushwork creates a blend of masculine and feminine characteristics.
I am influenced greatly by living where I am. Asheville and the surrounding mountain ranges are a constant source of inspiration. I try to get out into the woods by hiking and camping as much as possible, always with camera in hand. I am also influenced by a number of other artists: George Inness, Gustav Klimt, Wolf Kahn and Mark English.
Cone flowers |
Queen Anne's Lace |
Sunflowers |
Wildflowers, |
I was formally trained and graduated from East Carolina University. For many years I worked in other creative fields like photography and graphic design, but I dreamed of getting back to painting. Some years ago I took the leap, rented a studio and gave myself a year to see what would happen. It took the entire year for me to produce a single painting I loved.
My work is in several private and corporate collections. I am represented by the Wells Gallery in Charleston, SC, the Design Gallery in Burnsville, and Summit One in Highlands. My work can also be seen at K2 Studio in downtown Asheville.
Scattered Flowers |
Five Sycamores |
On the Parkway |
Cosmos |
Contact Information:
www.wendywhitson.com
phone 828.423.4567
open studio every Friday and Saturday 10-4
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 21 - Oct. 11
Southern Living Idea House
287 Whisper Mountain Drive
Leicester, NC 28748
Selected pieces throughout the house
www.southernliving.com
Oct. 3 - 31
The Wells Gallery
"Three New Artists"
125 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC
843.853.3233
www.wellsgallery.com
Full Shone the Moon |
Summer Haze |
Cadence |
In the Mist |
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