Andrea Clarkson
b. 1966, Toledo, OH USA
EDUCATION
| 2006-2009 | The Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts,
Chicago, IL Workshops |
| 2005-2007 | Scottsdale Artists School, Scottsdale, AZ Workshops |
| 2003 | Fechin Art Institute, Taos, NM Workshop |
| 1984-1988 | Bowling Green State University, BFA, Magna Cum Laude |
| 1987 | Internship, Beaumont Pottery, York, ME |
AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS
| 2012 | Richeson 75 — "Small Works 2012" — International Juried Exhibition – Kimberly, WI |
| 2011 | Maryland Federation of Art — "Small Wonders 2011" — National Juried Exhibition – Annapolis, MD |
| 2011 | Impact Artists’ Gallery — National Juried Exhibition – Buffalo, NY |
| 2011 | Old Courthouse Arts Center — "Real People" — National Juried Competition – Woodstock, IL |
| 2011 | Lancaster County Art Association – "National Juried Exhibition" – Strasburg, PA |
| 2011 | Emerald Art Center – “Emerald Spring Exhibition" – National Juried Competition - Springfield, OR |
| 2010 | Impact Artists’ Gallery – "National Juried Exhibition” – Buffalo, NY •First Place Award |
| 2010 | National Society of Artists – "National Juried Exhibit" -- Clute, TX |
| 2010 | Jasper Community Arts - "National Juried Exhibit" - Jasper, IN |
| 2010 | Emerald Art Center - "Emerald Spring Exhibition" - National Juried Competition - Springfield, OR |
| 2009 | Old Courthouse Arts Center - "Real People" - National Juried Competition - Woodstock, IL |
| 2007 | Avatar -- "Ten" -- Group Exhibition - Toledo, OH |
| 2006 | Hudson Gallery - "A Few of My Favorite Things"-- Group Exhibition -- Sylvania, OH |
| 2006 | The Gallery at Sophie's Sister - Group Exhibition -- Toledo, OH |
ASSOCIATIONS
The Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts, Chicago, IL
National Society of Artists, Santa Fe, TX
Oil Painters of America
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| 2003-Current | Fine Artist |
| 1995 | Arts Unlimited and Toledo Museum of Art (Instructor) |
PUBLICATIONS
"City Paper," Toledo, OH -- December 21, 2005 --Feature story about studio exhibition
"Richeson 75 International Small Works" -- 2012 Exhibition Catalog
REPRESENTATION
Hudson Gallery, Sylvania, OH
www.hudsongallery.net
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
"Nature's subtle and powerful beauty is what I strive to portray. The world I live in is my focus, and the people and places of my everyday life are my favorite subject. Everything I see presents an opportunity to study how light reveals form which is the essence of my work. Expressive brushwork, thoughtful composition and good drafting skills are guiding principles with every new piece. My work does not have a particular style-it is simply what I see."
