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PAUL FRISKE Artist Statement: ěThe heavens declare the glory of God; The skies proclaim the work of His hand. - Psalm 19:1 You can stand on a mountain and look out, or watch a field of flowers in the afternoon sun, and you know this is true. I would like my work to express this in some way. I have probably learned more from studying other artistsí work. You get basics from an instructor, but you learn more painting outside on location or painting from a live modelî. Paul married his wife Tommie in 1977. They have three children. He studied with Doug Dawson, Ramon Kelley and John O. Encinias. Paul is currently a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, member of the Outdoor Painters Society and an associate member of Oil Painters of America. He is now a full-time artist living in Texas. |
BURGESS HESLEP THOMAS As a youngster, Burgess was prevented from asking too many questions during church sermons by being allowed the freedom to draw on the margins of the service programs. Thus, this artist emerged. Burgess channeled her creative urges into a degree in interior design from the University of Texas. Her career choice in design not only made financial stability possible, but allowed for constant professional exposure to the art world and its elements. A passion for the origin and uses of words always existed in her psyche. This, combined with a keen interest in youth, art and education gelled into what we know as her work today. Each of her three dimensional paintings is a puzzle that represents a literary device (idiom, oxymoron, innuendo, etc.) to be solved by the viewer. Her work, which she calls WordPlay is frequently used by students of English and reading for a delightful experience of both her art and our language. |
JERRY JORDAN As a young man in high school, Jerry was exposed to the world of art, in Paris, Texas. He came upon the studio of the professional artist, W. R. Thrasher. Eventually, Jerry influenced the artist to instruct and mentor him. This inspired Jerry and gave him the foundation for his future as an artist. He is basically a self taught artist, strongly influenced by Richard Schmid, Edward Szmyd and Ray Vinella. Spending his time between Texas and Taos, Jordan paints with authenticity. He paints whatever interests him, mostly Pueblo Indian subject matter, Southwest landscapes, flowers, adobes and bold New York City. |
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