Paula Montgomery: Acrylic / Oil / Pastel

My path to becoming an artist has been a winding one. I began painting at the age of 9 when I received my first set of oil paints. I took a detour from art for 20 years when I worked in Human Resources for the CIA. Since my early retirement in 1993, I have pursued a self-directed education in art by enrolling in classes, visiting museums, reading art books, and, most importantly, painting a lot. My work has been juried into shows and received merit awards. In 2006, I was commissioned to create a 5x7 foot mural for the historic Pine Knoll building in Southern Pines, NC.

While on my artistic journey, I discovered that I like to paint flowers, people, and dogs in a realistic/impressionistic style. I also like to use bold passages of color to move the viewer’s eye around the painting. It takes a lot of discipline and perseverance to stay on the artistic path. I have worked hard to improve my technical abilities and am now working on a more expressionistic approach to art. I don’t always get it right, but I am still passionate about creating work that reflects the beauty that surrounds us all.

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