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Bio
Linda Harrison-Parsons creates her works from what she sees in nature. She documents moments in time of those things that may be gone tomorrow.
Born in Washington, D.C. Linda has lived in many locations around the United States, currently living in Arizona, she is influenced by travel and the natural world. Each new adventure opens up a new series of work featuring wildlife and nature.
She was accepted into Maryland Institute, College of Art in Baltimore, MD and received a BFA. Continuing her education she received her MFA from, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Creating a business during her studies at George Washington she worked with designers creating mural painting. Expanding her company she worked with businesses and in private residence, continuing to paint murals.
Later she became a certified Artist in Resident through the Maryland State Arts Council, teaching all levels of students, throughout Maryland. Developing workshops for adults, alternative school programs and working with special needs students since 1994. Linda has been invited to teach workshops at Ghost Ranch and Taos, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Arizona and Zambia.
Linda continues to explore new venues each year for exhibiting her personal work in galleries, group and solo shows. She is an award winning artist whose work is inspired by the natural world. All of her work is based in the strength of drawing. Currently she works with handmade papers, soft pastels or water-based oils to achieve the desired effect. She has works in businesses and private collections throughout North America, South America, Africa and Europe.
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Collections:
- 2009 - University of Brasilia
http://unb.br
Exchange programs through the Cultural Arts Administrator and Maryland Printmakers, Inc. Exhibitions held at the University Gallery and other locations. Brazilian artists worked with artist in the U.S. exhibiting together at the gallery in Morgantown University, W.V.
- 2005 - Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
http://www.wcmfa.org
Works included in a series of print-folio's with Maryland Printmakers, Inc. from 1995-2005.
- 1995 - National Museum of Women in the Arts
http://www.nmwa.org
Art work donated to the museum.
Publications:
- The Richeson 74 International (2014)
More about The Richeson 74 International
Published in 3 different books with honor mention awards. - Published in "Animals, Birds & Wildlife 2014",
"Animals, Birds & Wildlife 2012" and
"Small Works 2011".
Author: Jack Richeson
Published by: Jack Richeson & Co., Inc.
- Best Of American Pastel Artists (2009)
More about Best Of American Pastel Artists
Invited to have works included in this volume. - Images included: "A Soft Pace" charcoal/pastel drapery with bird and nest and "Gentle Warning" African elephant with ears flared as a warning, done in pastel.
Author: Kennedy
Published by: Kennedy Publishing
Organization Membership:
- 2016 - International Guild of Realism
http://www.realismguild.com
International juried organization featuring realistic works in 2 and 3-D. Upcoming exhibit in Santa Fe, N.M. October 2018.
- 2012 - Arizona Pastel Artists Association
http://apaa.wildapricot.org
Arizona Pastel Artists Association represents artists throughout the state of Arizona. Bringing information, educational workshops and exhibition to the public on the wide application of soft pastels.
- 2012 - Arizona Art Alliance
http://azartalliance.com
"Enricing Life Through Art"
- 2012 - International Pastel Artists Association
http://iapspastel.org
"Uniting pastel societies around the world in support of the fine art of pastel."
- 2011 - Scottsdale Artists League
http://scottsdaleartistsleague.com
The mission of the Scottsdale Artists League is to: "encourage the practice of art, promote and advance the interest, appreciation, and application of all forms of art..."
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All rights reserved. All images and text © Copyright 2024 Linda Harrison-Parsons - Member of the Artists for Conservation Foundation (Formerly
the Worldwide Nature Artists Group) www.natureartists.com.
This site represents the original artwork (nature art and wildlife art) of nature
artist and wildlife artist of Linda Harrison-Parsons and is protected by international copyright laws. Use
of nature art, wildlife art or any other images or text from this site, requires
permission in writing from Linda Harrison-Parsons (Wild at heART).
This site is part of the Artists for Conservation (AFC) Web site. (Wildlife
Art - Nature Art - Conservation) Artists for Conservation is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to
nature art, wildlife art and conservation. On this site you will find world-class
nature art and wildlife art by today's leading nature artists & wildlife artists.
The AFC site is the Web's premier location for nature art, wildlife
artists
All content appearing in pages featuring Linda Harrison-Parsons is the sole responsibility of Linda Harrison-Parsons. The opinions expressed on these artists' pages are those of Linda Harrison-Parsons and do not necessarily reflect those of the Artists for Conservation
Foundationi (AFC).
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