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I am a self-taught artist-- other than taking a couple of seminars .I strive to create things of
beauty--feeling that beauty is a manifestation of the spiritual in life. My definition of beauty isn’t
the shallow, surface beauty our consumer culture promotes. The beauty I refer to is the deeper
spiritual beauty inherent in nature and its life forms. I find beauty in nature from the
microscopic to the macro-cosmic. Sometimes this beauty is fierce and sometimes it is
gentle-- but it is beauty all the same. I try to portray this beauty in my sculptures using line and
form to give the viewer a feeling for the essence of the subject---it is here that true beauty lies.
Many things inspire me in my art and, unfortunately, there isn’t time in each day to follow all
the paths of inspiration. I am presently focusing on "Romance Cultures",such as Spain and
Latin America.
Each sculpture starts not really as an idea so much as a "feeling". The subject has to touch me
deeply inside. Then I let it incubate within my mind for a few days--or weeks, experimenting
with several compositions. I don't draw my sculptures beforehand--preferring a more
spontaneous approach. I love the medium of clay for its flexibility, which allows me to "play"
with the subject as I compose it. I do research on the internet and in the library as I get ready
to start a sculpture, feeding my imagination with pictures and information. I love the research
phase and learning about new things. When I start sculpting, I play music connected to the
subject. During the sculpting process, a moment comes when I can literally feel the clay come
to life under my hands. This moment tells me I am on the right track
I hope you enjoy my work.
beauty--feeling that beauty is a manifestation of the spiritual in life. My definition of beauty isn’t
the shallow, surface beauty our consumer culture promotes. The beauty I refer to is the deeper
spiritual beauty inherent in nature and its life forms. I find beauty in nature from the
microscopic to the macro-cosmic. Sometimes this beauty is fierce and sometimes it is
gentle-- but it is beauty all the same. I try to portray this beauty in my sculptures using line and
form to give the viewer a feeling for the essence of the subject---it is here that true beauty lies.
Many things inspire me in my art and, unfortunately, there isn’t time in each day to follow all
the paths of inspiration. I am presently focusing on "Romance Cultures",such as Spain and
Latin America.
Each sculpture starts not really as an idea so much as a "feeling". The subject has to touch me
deeply inside. Then I let it incubate within my mind for a few days--or weeks, experimenting
with several compositions. I don't draw my sculptures beforehand--preferring a more
spontaneous approach. I love the medium of clay for its flexibility, which allows me to "play"
with the subject as I compose it. I do research on the internet and in the library as I get ready
to start a sculpture, feeding my imagination with pictures and information. I love the research
phase and learning about new things. When I start sculpting, I play music connected to the
subject. During the sculpting process, a moment comes when I can literally feel the clay come
to life under my hands. This moment tells me I am on the right track
I hope you enjoy my work.
Biography
Workshops and Classes:
2004 – Horse sculpting class, Judith Hale Gallery, Los Olivos, CA
2005 - California Sculptor’s Symposium, Cambria, CA
Juried Shows:
Santa Barbara Sculptor's Guild annual show at the Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public
Library
Santa Barbara, California
Equine Art Classic 2005,held during "Derby Week" in Louisville, Kentucky
www.equinearthosting.com
"The Challenge" and "Spanish Walk" chosen to be featured in the auction
San Luis Obispo Art Center
Juried Sculpture Show
July 13, 2005 - August 14, 2005
San Luis Obispo, California
"A Scent on the Wind" won Honorable Mention in the book, "Best of California Artists and
Artisans", Vol I, 2007.
Memberships:
Santa Barbara Sculptor's Guild
National Sculpture Society
Realistic Equine Sculpture Society
San Luis Obispo Art Center
Central Coast Sculptor's Group
Workshops and Classes:
2004 – Horse sculpting class, Judith Hale Gallery, Los Olivos, CA
2005 - California Sculptor’s Symposium, Cambria, CA
Juried Shows:
Santa Barbara Sculptor's Guild annual show at the Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public
Library
Santa Barbara, California
Equine Art Classic 2005,held during "Derby Week" in Louisville, Kentucky
www.equinearthosting.com
"The Challenge" and "Spanish Walk" chosen to be featured in the auction
San Luis Obispo Art Center
Juried Sculpture Show
July 13, 2005 - August 14, 2005
San Luis Obispo, California
"A Scent on the Wind" won Honorable Mention in the book, "Best of California Artists and
Artisans", Vol I, 2007.
Memberships:
Santa Barbara Sculptor's Guild
National Sculpture Society
Realistic Equine Sculpture Society
San Luis Obispo Art Center
Central Coast Sculptor's Group
Leanne Amelia Hall
lhall@ameliafinearts.com
lhall@ameliafinearts.com
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