Lucy Arnold Artist Statement Life is inherently creative, yet I find that creating works of art with my own hands is essential. My soul is expressed and nourished simultaneously in this way. Inspiration comes to me from both the natural world and my inner view of the universe. A stray remnant of nature such as a feather, shell, or leaf may strike a chord of resonance in me, compelling me to try and capture its mystery and significance. I must translate an internal vision or feeling of the dynamic balance and flow of energies and dimensions into a multi-layered abstraction that can be seen as either microcosm or macrocosm. I work in a wide range of styles and media, but intense, vivid color is my primary tool of expression. Playing with the endless possibilities, juxtaposition and interaction of color brings me incredible joy. Designing: 1976-1988 Owner, Designs by Lucy: hand-painted needlepoint, national distribution Publications: 2005 Alphabet Dreams, by Tracy Tandy, illustrated by Lucy Arnold 2005 Illustration in Stories Light and Dark by Chris Strodder, Red Hen Press 2004 Lucy’s Letters, published as stickers, Mrs. Grossman’s Paper Co. 2004 Featured Artist, HGTV’s Crafters Coast to Coast 2003-6 16 images licensed: WholesalersUSAInc 2002 Created website: www.lucyarnold.com 2001 Women Artists 2001 Datebook, CEDCO, two images plus title page Awards/Honors1997-2005 14 Awards, California 1997-2005 Featured Artist, 7 shows 1998-2005 Juror, 7 shows 1990-2003 Invited Artist, 7 shows 1984-5 2 Awards, Maryland Solo Exhibitions 1997-2005 16 shows, California 1991 1 show, New York Juried Exhibitions 1998-2005 Over 60 shows Representation2003-2006 Cannonball Fine Art, San Rafael, CA 2000-2003 Solarium, Novato, CA 1996-2005 Artisans, Mill Valley, CA 1998-2005 Marin Society of Artists, CA Art AffiliationsSociety of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators California Watercolor Association Society of Layerists in Multi Media Indian Valley Artists Marin Arts Council Collections Seven pieces, Permanent Collection, National Institutes of Health, MD Private collections: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IN, KY, MA, MT, NY, VT, WA Education 1976 B.A. with Honors, University of California at Santa Cruz, CA |