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"Polavera and Pedernal" by David Schulze
"Polavera and Pedernal" by David Schulze
Framed original oil painting on cotton canvas by David Schulze, "Polavera and Pedernal". Famed Georgia O’keefe country painting of the two towering structures. Approx 8” x 10” plus 3" frame.
David Schulze
Artist Statement
Having a personal connection with the subjects I paint is important because it adds an element of authenticity to my work. Painting subjects from life outdoors, en plein air, as often as possible, brings me great joy. When I am not able to paint a subject from direct observation, I work in my studio from my own studies, sketches, or photographs. Color harmony is also important to me and I enjoy the challenge of working with a limited palate. Mixing my own colors as I paint en plein air or alla prima in my studio helps me approach this aspect of painting in ways that are not possible with a more expansive palate.
The physical act of placing paint on canvas with a brush is one of the most immediate and tactile joys of making a painting. Brush strokes that are visible in a finished work add interest and help provide the viewer clues about how the painting was created.
My work has been featured in local, regional and national juried exhibits. I am a member of the Oil Painters of America, the Outdoor Painters Society, and have been designated a Signature Member of the Texas Visual Arts Association.
I hold a bachelor's degree in business administration from UT Austin and a law degree from Baylor and believe in the value and importance of community service. I am a member of the Leadership Dallas class of 2005, have served on the Board of Directors of Big Thought and of DIFFA/Dallas, on the Steering Committee of the Emergency Artist Support League, and as organizer for the 2010 North Dallas Artist Studio Tour.
Framed original oil painting on cotton canvas by David Schulze, "Polavera and Pedernal". Famed Georgia O’keefe country painting of the two towering structures. Approx 8” x 10” plus 3" frame.
David Schulze
Artist Statement
Having a personal connection with the subjects I paint is important because it adds an element of authenticity to my work. Painting subjects from life outdoors, en plein air, as often as possible, brings me great joy. When I am not able to paint a subject from direct observation, I work in my studio from my own studies, sketches, or photographs. Color harmony is also important to me and I enjoy the challenge of working with a limited palate. Mixing my own colors as I paint en plein air or alla prima in my studio helps me approach this aspect of painting in ways that are not possible with a more expansive palate.
The physical act of placing paint on canvas with a brush is one of the most immediate and tactile joys of making a painting. Brush strokes that are visible in a finished work add interest and help provide the viewer clues about how the painting was created.
My work has been featured in local, regional and national juried exhibits. I am a member of the Oil Painters of America, the Outdoor Painters Society, and have been designated a Signature Member of the Texas Visual Arts Association.
I hold a bachelor's degree in business administration from UT Austin and a law degree from Baylor and believe in the value and importance of community service. I am a member of the Leadership Dallas class of 2005, have served on the Board of Directors of Big Thought and of DIFFA/Dallas, on the Steering Committee of the Emergency Artist Support League, and as organizer for the 2010 North Dallas Artist Studio Tour.
Leah Lucas
Leah Lucas was raised in southern Alberta, Canada. From early childhood she reveled in the freedom to explore her world on horseback. She would forever be informed by miles of flat unending 360-degree views, covered with expansive blue skies, butted against the imposing Rockies in the distance. Developing a deep connection with the natural world, fostered by a profound love and understanding of horses, led to her life’s passion. Leah has spent her life raising, training, and showing these magnificent beasts; developing a thriving practice devoted to healing horses with physical and/or behavioral imbalances. Working with feel and light touch; enabled her to receive subtle equine energies that deeply guided her responses, bringing the most favorable results. Leah’s unique vernacular and system brought her great recognition, and respect. The demand for her services allowed her to travel extensively in the U.S. Leah is strongly drawn to Taos. For her, Taos exudes intimacy, mystery, and joy. “It forces the brush to move across a canvas with deliberation – intent on its purpose, with little choice but to express beauty.” Taos is enchanting – it draws you in like no other place. We are continually embraced by the burgeoning softs-capes, vast hard edges, superlative light, distinguished people and illustrious environs.
Artist’s Statement
What I value from my connection to landscape and to horses - freedom, communion, persistence, relying always on the feel of truth, rather than on truth as espoused by others - I bring to painting. I search always for uncompromising teachers and methods to achieve the best. Trained in the representational style; I seek images to awaken a resonance within, which I aim to translate onto canvas. I never know in advance what will speak to me; therefore, I openly attend to everything, awaiting the inner call that leads to action. Always, there are surprises. As an artist, I aspire to present what may be comfortably familiar in unique and sometimes startling ways.
