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 Personal Information: I am currently living in the Puget Sound area, previously from the central coast of California. I recently had the opportunity to live in the countryside of Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy, for four short months in the fall of 2004. I am here physically, but parts of me remain in that countryside of Tuscany and in the  hills and cliffs of CA. When I am not in my studio, I can be found cooking in the kitchen, or in my corner reading. I am married to a supportive husband whose creative outlet is photography. I am also blessed with a creative daughter who calls Austin, TX home. Her passion is working with mosaics.I have been painting in acrylics and colored pencil off and on since the mid 80's. Although I've always made art, it wasn't until later in my life that I had the opportunity to have classroom instruction. I attended art classes at community colleges both in Florida and California. I took art classes and studied at Crealde Art Center in Winter Park, FL, and the Maitland Art Center in Maitland, FL. I have also participated in independent study and many workshops. I believe that creating art with whatever media you choose is a lifelong learning exploration and one that I hope to continue to practice. Miniature art is a new concept for me. In 2006 I saw a competition for a Miniature show in a small town near where I grew up on the east coast. I couldn't resist ente  ring it. I did some research on miniature art and tried my hand at using some new colored pencils I received as a gift. I sent off two of the smallest landscapes I had ever done. My two works were not only accepted, but one even won an Honorable Mention. Since then, I have entered two more shows and have been accepted into those as well. I received second place on another of my colored pencil landscapes. I will definitely continue!Artist Statement: I find doing miniature work very rewarding. My work, large or small, evolves from a combination of field sketches, photographs, and the memory of a chosen setting. My goal is not to duplicate a scene, but to represent its essence. It is the spirit of the landscape, it's smells, sounds, and impressions that I want to bring forth in my work. When creating in my studio, I am able to relive the magic and serenity I felt at that time. The organic world gives me a sense of renewal and the ability to face the challenges of daily life. It is this experie  nce that I hope to share with the viewer, that they too may feel the spirit of the landscape and be renewed.Please visit my Miniature Gallery on my website www.bfreestudios.com for new miniature works as they become available. All miniature work above is colored pencil on archival paper or film. THE ARTIST RETAINS ALL COPYRIGHT TO THE REPRODUCTION OF THIS WORK. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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