Kathy Funderburg, Bryan , Ohio

It seems since I could hold a crayon (and stay in the lines) that I have been in the arts arena in some form or another! The beginning was Saturday classes at the Toledo Museum (back in the day when we would play hid and go seek in the archives among the Rembrandts and Van Goghs after the teacher left the room!! Try that today!)

While attending summer classes at the University of Kansas , a new form of art was discovered – graphic design. Attending the Art Institute of Pittsburgh to continue the study of the graphic arts my adult profession seemed to be set to go. .

As time went on, a frustration of doing art for others the way they wanted it developed. It was at this point that a fellow artist peaked my interest about using my ideas in paintings and entering juried shows so that I could share my art. Thus began the “other side” of my life in the art world. Starting out in soft pastels, then tiny etchings, the latest passion has been to do large acrylic paintings. These new paintings, as before, have a slight thread of humor running in the background, but this new art may reveal itself in a slightly darker way than the softer pastel paintings. Many layers of medium have been used to create the ethereal look and mysterious feel of these larger acrylic paintings.

 I  have not given up the whimsical side of myself, tho! In addition to the paintings and prints click on the whimsy button and enjoy ! A little levity never hurt anyone!

Check out the calligraphy section for a little inspirational incite. Original lettering art pieces plus notecards and prints are available for friends and family, a child or the child in you.

I am so happy to share this new form of art with you (plus some old favorites) and I hope you enjoy it. At the very least, it may get you thinking about the world of art and how boring this life would be without it!  It certainly has added a lot of “color” in my life!  Thank you for supporting the Arts!