Watercolors
MISSION STATEMENT
My name is Brenda Ann and I love to create bright, whimsical art! I have created paintings from Cape May to Key West for over 20 years. My mission is to help friends and family send thoughtful, personal keepsake gifts of quality to those they love.
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Brenda Ann
Artist
MEET BRENDA ANN
ARTIST BIO
Brenda Ann is a passionate artist specializing in oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting. She has a deep appreciation for night photography and art history, alongside a diverse range of artistic pursuits. Brenda served as President of the Florida Keys Watercolor Society for six years, where she also chaired their 37th and 38th annual exhibitions. Whether painting en plein air or in her studio, she finds joy in creating unique art, including custom home portraits. Brenda holds a degree in fine art and currently teaches various art courses at a local college. She is the founder of the art movement known as Whimsicalism. Whimsical individuals possess a quirky and open-minded perspective on life that encourages others to relax, laugh, and reconnect with their inner child. With a vibrant sense of humor and a love for both fantasy and fun, these imaginative characters can lighten up tense or serious situations with their playful spirit.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My art is a reflection of my life experiences, infused with vibrant colors and inspired by both South Jersey and tropical landscapes. I want my new art to create a sense of whimsy and at the same time majesty to remind us of the beauty that is around us that we may take for granted, and how on any given day can we look back at the past and realize how beautiful it was! I want to appreciate the present moment more. I want to make trees and landscapes dance and sing with color. I want to bring beauty to every day life. My new word to encompass my life as an artist is WHIMSICALISM, because I seek to find the beauty and light-hearted fun in life.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Florida Keys Council of the Arts: Little Palm Island Boat, Culture Magazine, 2021, keysarts.com, p.2
Florida Keys Council of the Arts: Southernmost Point, Culture Magazine, 2020, keysarts.com, p.2
Florida Keys Council of the Arts: Pink Plumeria, Culture Magazine, 2019, keysarts.com, p.2
HISTORY OF AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS
2020 Caribbean Award, La Te Da, Florida Keys Watercolor Society's 38th Annual Judged Exhibition, Marathon Community Theatre Gallery, Marathon, FL (group exhibition)
2020 Second Prize Pen and Ink, Tiger Turtle Metamorphosis, Faculty Selects Art Show, ACCC, Mays Landing, NJ (group exhibition)
2020 First Prize Mixed Media, Past Present Future Triptych, Faculty Selects Art Show, ACCC, Mays Landing, NJ (group exhibition)
2019 Best in Show, Carmen MER-anda, Florida Keys Watercolor Society's 37th Annual Judged Exhibition, Marathon Community Theatre Gallery, Marathon, FL (group exhibition)
2018 Juried Acceptance, Sway to the Rhythm, Philadelphia Watercolor Society's 118th Works on Paper, Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA (group exhibition)
2018 Vincent Award, Sway to the Rhythm, Philadelphia Watercolor Society's 118th Works on Paper, Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA (group exhibition)
2018 Signature Status, Sway to the Rhythm, Philadelphia Watercolor Society's 118th Works on Paper, Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA (group exhibition)
2018 Hyatt Centric Key West, Key West, FL (solo exhibition)
2018 Caribbean Award, Pigeon Key Guest Cottage, Florida Keys Watercolor Society's 36th Annual Judged Exhibition, Marathon Community Theatre Gallery, Marathon, FL (group exhibition)
2018 Juried Acceptance, Eaton Street Seafood Market, New Jersey Watercolor Society's 76th Annual Open Juried Exhibition, Middletown Arts Center, Middletown, NJ (group exhibition)
2017 Juried Acceptance, Sway to the Rhythm, National Watercolor Society's Member Exhibition, NWS Gallery, San Pedro, CA (group exhibition)
2017 Juried Acceptance, The Walk at Harbor Square, Garden State Watercolor Society's 47th Annual Juried Exhibition, D&R Greenway, Princeton, NJ (group exhibition)
2017 Jan Lawliss People's Choice Award (tie), Key West Butterfly Garden, Florida Keys Watercolor Society's 35th Annual Judged Exhibition, Marathon Community Theatre Gallery, Marathon, FL (group exhibition)
2017 Rainbow Award, Key West Butterfly Garden, Florida Keys Watercolor Society's 35th Annual Judged Exhibition, Marathon Community Theatre Gallery, Marathon, FL (group exhibition)
2016 Juried Acceptance, Check In Day at Congress Hall, Philadelphia Watercolor Society's 116th Works on Paper, West Chester University, West Chester, PA (group exhibition)
2016 Caribbean Award, Captain Tony's, Florida Keys Watercolor Society's 34th Annual Judged Exhibition, Marathon Community Theatre Gallery, Marathon, FL (group exhibition)
2014 Second Place, Orchids in Paradise, Florida Keys Watercolor Society's Judged Exhibition at Redbone Gallery, Islamorada, FL (group exhibition)
2014 Third Honorable Mention, Turtles in Paradise, Florida Keys Watercolor Society's 32nd Annual Judged Exhibition, Marathon Community Theatre Gallery, Marathon, FL (group exhibition)
