Shirley R. Anderson
Artist's Statement
I paint from nature and want to capture the beauty of the creations around me. Living in Arkansas for the last six years has given me ample opportunity to capture on paper my deep and immediate impressions of nature. I have spent the last two years focusing on the vibrant colors seen in the varied landscapes of Arkansas, from the beauty of Garvan Gardens to the roaring water at Collins Creek near Heber Springs to the calm serenity of a moored sailboat at Mt. Harbor. Most of my work is now created on location, which gives me the truest sense of the patterns of light and shadows. Painting plein air also allows me to enjoy all the special places of Arkansas.
Some would say that artists must give up the “arts scene” to live in a place with the natural beauty that we enjoy. But I say, not so. We have it all - nature’s beauty, a climate conducive to plein air painting, a healthy focus on art education, and an opportunity to participate in numerous exhibit venues. It doesn’t get any better than this.
Some would say that artists must give up the “arts scene” to live in a place with the natural beauty that we enjoy. But I say, not so. We have it all - nature’s beauty, a climate conducive to plein air painting, a healthy focus on art education, and an opportunity to participate in numerous exhibit venues. It doesn’t get any better than this.
CLASS: Paintings
CATEGORY: Landscape
MEDIA: Pastel
SIZE: 16x20
YEAR: 2013
PRICE: $550
Pastel Painting
CLASS: Paintings
CATEGORY: Landscape
MEDIA: Pastel
SIZE: 8x10
YEAR: 2013
PRICE: $300
Pastel painting
CLASS: Paintings
CATEGORY: Landscape
MEDIA: Pastel
SIZE: 12x9
YEAR: 2012
PRICE: $350
Plein Aire landscape in pastel
CLASS: Paintings
CATEGORY: Landscape
MEDIA: Pastel
SIZE: 14x11
YEAR: 2010
PRICE: $400
Pastel Painting of Garvan Woodland Gardens
CLASS: Paintings
CATEGORY: Landscape
MEDIA: Pastel
SIZE: 20x16
YEAR: 2011
PRICE: $550
Pastel painting
CLASS: Oil Painting
CATEGORY: Animals
MEDIA: Oil
SIZE: 20x16
YEAR: 2010
PRICE: $550
Oil painting of horse race
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