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Shirley Ashenbrenner
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Inspiration for my art often springs in response to the experiences of life—its sorrow and its joys. The moods and shapes of nature also enter into play in many of my pieces. Most of all, I strive for strength and energy in my work, intended to elicit an emotional response from the viewer.
Following a meandering line, finding shapes where others see none, and bringing forth images from my mind’s eye have fascinated me since childhood. The child who still resides inside me cannot resist the color, smell, and feel of paint. For many years, the sensual richness of oils captivated me. Later, the fluidity and brilliance of acrylic paint lured me with its freedom. Then, I began painting both with oils and acrylics, and incorporating collage, textures and found objects in my work. Today, my work is predominately mixed media with a recent venture into encaustic painting and encaustic assemblage.
Whidbey Art Gallery ~ 114 2nd Street, Langley WA 98260 ~ (360) 221-7675 Hours: Wed - Mon 10AM - 5PM Tues: CLOSED
