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Artist Statement

Following the tradition of realism, my work attempts to explore light and shadow on objects through color and texture. My colored pencil pieces are created on a textured panel using a heated surface. The heat allows me to optimize the full potential of colored pencils and the panel enables me to present my work in frames without glass. The results are rich and saturated color pencil paintings!

When composing a still life, I most enjoy taking a moment to observe all the elements that encompass it and noticing how unique the fingerprint of God is, even in the simplicity of a piece of fruit. I enjoy the realization that my work is grounded in Christ, and I am reminded that I have an opportunity to communicate a narrative that is relevant to our culture without negating the glory of the Lord. This provides many opportunities for God’s grace to influence the finished products. The outcome does not depend on of my own self reliance; rather, God is the source of my talent.

³and I havefilled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, ⁴to devise artistic designs, …
Exodus 31:3-4

I will continue to work on my skills while enjoying that which God has given to me. I look forward to what He has in store for me next.

Bio

Wendy Blackwell has pursued a non-traditional education outside the confinement of one program. This has allowed her to seek broader instruction of national artists and living masters within specific mediums. Her work reflects the discipline gained by this exposure.

Blackwell’s work has exhibited in New Mexico, as well as national venues such as The Tucson Botanical Gardens Gallery in Arizona. Her paintings are included in private collections, as well as publicly celebrating a hallmark of Southern New Mexico.

Presently, the Unsettled Gallery in Las Cruces, NM represents her work. She also has displayed her work in Albuquerque, NM. Additionally, she is exhibiting in group shows in Arizona with the TCPAA and CPSA DC #212 .

She holds memberships in the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) nationally and in local District Chapter #212, and the Tucson Colored Pencil Artist Association (TCPAA).
Tucson, AZ

About My Paintings

Each painting is created on a textured panel. Only the colored pencil pieces are created by using a heated surface in addition. Purchase price includes glass (and / or matted if applicable) for pastel paintings and are framed without glass for the colored pencil pieces. Images are currently listed without the frame size. Please contact me with any questions you have regarding a piece. Thank you.

wendyblackwellart@gmail.com

http://www.wendyblackwell.com/

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