Sacred Places

Start date: Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Event is ongoing: Until Saturday, September 29, 2007

“Sacred Places” is a collection of my most recent artworks, all of which are landscape paintings. Although, some of the paintings were executed in the studio from photos, field sketches, and memory, many of these painting were produced on location, by working “en plein air”. “Plein air” is the French term meaning “open air”. This expression refers to works that have been painted out of doors, in the open air, in front of the subject.

        All of these landscapes are sacred places to me, as the name “Sacred Places” implies.  By visiting these places, I am spiritually renewed.  These places reinforce my faith as I remember God’s uniqueness and power by studying His creation. --Lynda Conley

Lynda wanted to be an artist ever since she was a young girl. Lynda received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Texas Christian University in 1982. She has continued her study of art by taking additional college art classes, and taking workshops from various artists throughout the United States. Lynda’s paintings have been juried into local and national art competitions. Her works hang in private and corporate collections. Lynda is a signature member of the Society of Watercolor artists. She has received numerous awards for both her watercolor and pastel paintings.In addition to creating art, Lynda spent several years as volunteer art docent in Arlington, teaching art history to students in AISD public schools. She also received her secondary art teaching certificate, and taught art to junior high students in Arlington Independent School District for several years.

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