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Artist Statement/ Biography Barbara J. Welch 174 Via Colinas Thousand Oaks, Ca. 91362 Phone/Fax: 805-496-8417 Education: Master of Arts Degree, California State University Northridge Bachelor of Arts Degree, California State University Los Angeles Associate in Arts Degree, Santa Monica City College Major/Minor Subjects: M.A. Painting B.A. Art Education, Minor History Teaching Experience: Osher Adult Education Program, 2004-2005 Conejo Adult Education 2004-2005 California State University Northridge 2001 California State University Channel Islands 2001-2004 Thousand Oaks High School 1974-2001 Los Angeles City School District: 1966-1970 Las Virgenes Unified Schools, (Sub) 1970-1974 Conejo Unified School District: (Sub, Adult Ed) 1970-1974 Mission Statement: My commitment to my art is to continue to move forward with experimental processes involving new and unusual materials. I am motivated by tactile, and design elements which contribute to overall solid composition. I often will work in collage and mixed media depending upon the subjects needs. I have reached a maturity level in my painting that goes beyond the predictable images . I have explored for many years the “Carbon Lithography “ process combining that technique with various media and colors using Southwest landscapes and subjects. On many of my images you will see a fine spiderlike texture either over the entire piece or in certain areas of the painting. I will also work on a “black” canvas which enhances the richness of the acrylic on canvas or boards. I am also a professional photographer and teacher. My mission with photography is generally to capture the world of nature in landscape and macro images, as well as create unusual color and creations. Artists Biography: I have been a practicing and exhibiting artist for 30 years. I have taught art, photography, crafts, art history, painting, world history, computer graphics at all levels of education. I have exhibited my paintings in Santa Monica, California; Charlotte, North Carolina; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Laguna Nigel, California; Camarillo, California; Westlake Village, California; Thousand Oaks, California: I have been honored to have received recognition for my photographs and paintings through the Westlake Village Art Guild and Thousand Oaks Art Association.. as well as the Conejo Arts Council. Thousand Oaks Arts Festival. Artist Technique: I paint with acrylics on canvas or board using a carbon lithography mixed media technique. I also combine collage of materials along with pastel, and prisma colors. My subjects are mostly Southwest United States landscapes, but not limited to . I also paint Nebulas . Recently I have been painting on plexi-glass. I also enjoy working on multi-canvas. Organizations: Westlake Village Art Guild Thousand Oaks Art Association, Vice President in charge of programs Experimental Painters, Ventura County Arts Council Exhibits : Charlotte, North Carolina, Private Collection Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Private Collection Laguna Nigel, California, Private Collection Santa Monica, California, Private Collection Gardens of the World, Thousand Oaks, Ca. Thousand Oaks Akashic Book Store Seven Women ; Seven Visions, Newbury Park, California Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Thousand Oaks Arts Festival Camarillo Jazz and Music Festival Westlake Village Art Guild Member and Judged Shows Thousand Oaks Art Association Member and Judged Shows California State Parks Exhibits, Thousand Oaks, California Ventura Cultural Icons Invitational, 2011 Proverbs Coffee House show, 2011 Non Objective Womens' Show 2011 Awards: Thousand Oaks Art Association, Third Place Westlake Village Art Guild, Honorable Mention
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