Ann Waisbrot

medium: painting

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Days End - Northern Skies Series 2008 Painting	After Glow - Northern Skies Series 2008 Painting	Trollin' for a Lunker - Northern Skies Series 2009 Painting
On Highway 97 2008 Painting	Winter Bale 2008 Painting	Back Water 2008 Painting
A Good Day for Hollyhocks - Trio Courtyard Garden Series 2009 Painting	Bench and Roses - Trio Courtyard Garden Series 2009 Painting	Lamb and Roses - Trio Courtyard Series 2009 Painting
Heliopsis and Lemon 2008 Painting

Contact information
1141 Briarwood St.
Marshfield, WI 54449
Email Address: awaisbrot@charter.net

Artist statement
Over many years as an artist, I have explored a variety of media and styles. At this stage of my artistic journey, I am fascinated with oil painting and in particular painting from life. The challenge is not to try to duplicate what I see as a snapshot, but to simplify the complexity of the shapes, hues and patterns as well as the relationship between the forms that I observe. When it all works, the finished painting becomes a harmonious composition that expresses the essence of what I am seeing and feeling, whether that is a sense of place, atmosphere, personality or simple beauty.

Art is autobiographical, reflecting the artist's personal experience, interaction and perception of the world. I prefer to paint subjects with which I have a direct connection. It seems that I now see everything in my life as a possible painting. Art for me is a nonverbal language, a means of connecting to my world and sharing that connection with others.

I am always studying, reading, learning, questioning. There is so much to explore and to know. Painters through the ages have found that drawing and painting from life is the greatest teacher. Painting from life trains us to see. It is also the greatest challenge and most fun for me. It has sharpened my perception and has become my means of knowing and celebrating my world. I hope you enjoy the work.

Biography
Bachelor of Science, Art Education, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Post graduate workshops in oil painting with Mary Ulm Mayhew, Pat Dombrinska, John Ebersberger, Frank LaLumia, Ann Templeton, Jim Hemple

Group exhibits at Guenzel Gallery, Peninsula Arts School, Fish Creek; Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau; Eau Claire Regional Arts Center Gallery, Riverfront Arts Center, Stevens Point, New Visions Gallery, Marshfield; Manito Art League Show, Manitowish Waters, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay.

Current Gallery Representation
Q Gallery Artist's Cooperative, Stevens Point
Wisconsin Cottage at Cardinals, Arbor Vitae
Wisconsin Outpost Forté Gallery, Egg Harbor
Wisconsin MoonDeer and Friends, Boulder Junction

One-person exhibit at LuCille Tack Center for the Arts, Spencer.

Director, New Visions Gallery - over twenty years of experience in creating programs, didactic materials and exhibitions to direct discovery, invite inquiry and enhance the understanding, enjoyment and appreciation of the visual arts. Organized, and mounted over 225 art exhibits including ancillary activities and publications. Responsible for acquisition and management of permanent collection of over 1000 objects valued at over 1.5 million dollars. Developed Art Partners annual giving campaign and other funding strategies.