Residence

408 17th Street, Bellingham, Wa, U.S.A.

Place of Birth

Telence,Bordeaux, Bo, France

Personal Statement

My paintings are contemporary impressionist in style. I combine strong composition and value with spontaneous application of colorful pigments using the effects of natural light. In my landscapes I hope to conjure up memories of a time in our lives or a desired place yet to visit. I like to catch the significant characteristic and energy of the people in my paintings and drawings. I combine this casual spontaneity with my classical training to produce my original pieces.

Formal Training

Biography

• Formal Training

  • Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Full time 1967-1972
  • Tyler College of Art 1966

Awards and Honors

• 2008 Coupveille Arts Center Award Painting the San Jauns , San Jaun Gallery, 232 A st. #6 Friday Harbor, Wa.
• 2007 Honorable Mention, Art of Our Mothers Edmond Center for the Arts, 410 4th Avenue N, Edmonds Wa.
• 2004 Special Art Award, "Eastside Association of Fine Arts", Key Center, 601-108th Avenue NE, Bellevue, Wa.
• 2004 Best in Show " Art at the Port" Anacortes, Port of Anacortes Warehouse, 1st & Commercial, Anacortes, Wa., Juror, Richard V. West

Contact Information

joysolney@comcast.net

Representation

• Gallery Affiliation

  • Hardcastle Gallery, 5714 Kennett Pike, Centerville, DE 19807

   

Artist's Website

http://home.comcast.net/~joysolney

Links to buy work

joysolney@comcast.net