Foothills Painters

Oils 

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BIOGRAPHY 

I was born in Hagerstown, Maryland when my dad, who was career Navy, was stationed at Camp David.  We moved so much that by the time I graduated from high school in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, I had attended at least ten different schools.  I always had an interest in art and design and started making jewelry when I was in my early teens.  I didn't begin painting until 2002, after I inherited my mom's oil painting supplies.  Mom and my great uncle were both painters and my great grandfather was a glass blower.  I guess you could say that I come by my artistic interests honestly.

I began by taking classes at Catawba Valley Community College in the fall of 2002 and in the spring of 2003 signed up for a "plein air" painting class in Italy.  That trip provided inspiration and photos for many of my paintings.

In 2003 I was invited to join the Foothills Painters  and I have participated in many group shows in the foothills area.  I have also entered my work into juried competitions and was awarded in Mooresville for "Marching Cypress".

ARTIST STATEMENT

I began painting in the fall of 2002.  It provided a creative outlet as well as a connection to my mom, also an artist, who had passed away in June.  I still feel that connection every time I paint. 

I think that because I had always enjoyed trying to capture the beauty of nature in photographs, I naturally gravitated toward landscape painting.  Much of my inspiration comes from photos taken during a trip to Italy, which included a landscape painting class in Tuscany.  I feel such a sense of timelessness and peace in the subjects I choose.  I use fairly thin layers of paint and dry brushing to create a softer, more serene look.  I hope to continue learning and painting, as art provides both challenge and fulfillment.

Show Information

Please visit our "Show Information" page for group show information.

As a member of Full Circle Arts I have paintings, notecards and jewelry on display throughout the year at their downtown Hickory location inside Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse.  Gallerypersonnel are available Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11am - 5pm and Saturday from 11 am - 2 pm.

I have jewelry for sale at the Galleria at the Hickory Museum of Art. They are open Tuesday through Saturday 10am - 4pm and Sunday 1 - 4pm. They are closed Mondays and Holidays.  Daily admission is free.  Stop by and pick up a gift for a friend, family member or yourself!

Contact Information

Email: Anne Fredley

Website: www.NCOilPainter.com