Linda Umphrey
Artists Statement
Id rather paint than wash windows! In all seriousness I would rather paint than do most anything.
My greatest inspirations come from the natural world, whether it be the warm to hot colors of theSouthwest deserts or the cool tones of the the Pacific Northwest coastal areas. These varied landscapesare to be enjoyed first hand, which for me means painting plein air sketches and thousands of
photographs. Most commonly working in oils, I refine and expand on these sketches in the studio. My
technique is loose brush work with soft edges often referred to as somewhat impressionistic.
The majority of my work is landscape but I also paint wildlife, still life, portraiture or whatever happensto excite me as a subject for a painting. The different subjects help stretch my perception of the world.
(Always a good thing!) The palette I use is comprised of a warm and cool selection of the three primary
colors plus white and an occasional specific color that a subject may require for spice!
BiographyA long time Arizona resident Linda moved to the Southwest from the Pacific Northwest. She studied art first at the Phoenix Art Museum then through private lessons workshops with well known artists. She
formalized her art education with a degree program at Arizona State University where she received aBachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. It was after moving to the Prescott area that Linda studied
plein air painting with a number artists. This combination of education and years of painting haveresulted in LindaÕs personal form of expression.
Linda is a member of the National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society, Arizona Art Alliance, the Mountain
Artists Guild, and the Wickenburg Art Club.
Representation
Granny AnnieÕs in St. MichaelÕs Alley Shops 110 S. Montezuma
Mountain Artists Gallery 228 N. Alarcon Street
Prescott, AZ 86301
Prescott, AZ 86301
Website: www.Fineartsaz.com/LindaUmphrey
My greatest inspirations come from the natural world, whether it be the warm to hot colors of theSouthwest deserts or the cool tones of the the Pacific Northwest coastal areas. These varied landscapesare to be enjoyed first hand, which for me means painting plein air sketches and thousands of
photographs. Most commonly working in oils, I refine and expand on these sketches in the studio. My
technique is loose brush work with soft edges often referred to as somewhat impressionistic.
The majority of my work is landscape but I also paint wildlife, still life, portraiture or whatever happensto excite me as a subject for a painting. The different subjects help stretch my perception of the world.
(Always a good thing!) The palette I use is comprised of a warm and cool selection of the three primary
colors plus white and an occasional specific color that a subject may require for spice!
BiographyA long time Arizona resident Linda moved to the Southwest from the Pacific Northwest. She studied art first at the Phoenix Art Museum then through private lessons workshops with well known artists. She
formalized her art education with a degree program at Arizona State University where she received aBachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. It was after moving to the Prescott area that Linda studied
plein air painting with a number artists. This combination of education and years of painting haveresulted in LindaÕs personal form of expression.
Linda is a member of the National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society, Arizona Art Alliance, the Mountain
Artists Guild, and the Wickenburg Art Club.
Representation
Granny AnnieÕs in St. MichaelÕs Alley Shops 110 S. Montezuma
Mountain Artists Gallery 228 N. Alarcon Street
Prescott, AZ 86301
Prescott, AZ 86301
Website: www.Fineartsaz.com/LindaUmphrey