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"I began painting early in life, and quite by accident! As a child, I sought peace and quiet through mind-absorbing hands-on work, and found that I loved brilliant colorful creations. At Christmas, around the age of 9 or 10, I received a 'paint-by-numbers' set. Wow!! How I loved it! Quickly, I painted the two art panels that were included and afterward, I used the leftover paint on pieces of cardboard creating paintings of my own design. Since money was very tight, I was not afforded any further painting supplies and eventually purchased my own as a grown-up.
"Little-by-little, I taught myself to paint in oils and acrylics, even though they were really not very good. But I persisted, and eventually found myself ready to learn watercolor. I took lessons from two very fine watercolorists- Warren Hunter and Ivan McDougal- and began a watercolor adventure that has lasted well over 30 years. I have been most honored to receive "Gold Medal" for my entry "Day's End" in the 2001 San Antonio Watercolor Group Show, juried by John Salminen. I am currently using oil on canvas or panel for the majority of my Impressionistic paintings.
"Whether rendering landscapes, florals, architecture, or animals, my heart is always singing! It has been a wonderful journey getting to do what I love to do! Enjoying the world around me, in all of its natural beauty and splendid color is what gets me inspired. Everywhere I go, my focus always seems to return to... something beautiful to paint!"
Sheila is a member of the Oil Painters of America, the American Impressionist Society and the River Art Group.
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