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| Alice
Schank As
long as I can remember, I’ve had the desire to draw and paint.
When I babysat as a young teenager, I’d draw the children.
The parents always wanted my drawings. It’s a very satisfying
feeling to make a piece of paper or canvas come alive. I’ve
studied fine arts at the College of Lake Co. and McHenry Co. College.
Currently I study with artist Tom Trausch in Woodstock. I also draw
live models with the Portrait and Figurative League in Woodstock.
In addition to that, I take several art related workshops a year.
This year I spent a week in Santa Fe with the Taos Art School. Every
year I participate in local art fairs and exhibits where I’ve
done pastel portraits from life. Since it’s begun, I’ve
been accepted in the juried “Real People Show” in Woodstock.
I am a member of many local art groups and the Portrait Society
of America. I have
always loved realistic work. In addition to painting people, I have
a passion for painting birds and animals. Because of my love of
nature and the environment, I find that birds and amimals are an
endless source of inspiration. Every painting is another chance
to capture the beauty of the magnificant creatures who share the
world with us. When I paint birds, I try to portray their spirit
and energy. Painting horses is a challenge to try to show their
power and majesty. Cats evoke beauty and mystery that I try to capture
on canvas. Most
of my wildlife paintings are done from photos. I take my camera
everywhere I go, the forest preserve, the zoo, my neighborhood walks
and any trips we take. I work
in a realistic, but painterly style. My preferred medium is pastel,
but I work in watercolor, acrylic and oil as well. You can view some of my artwork at alicesstudio.com. Contact
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