Susan Becker
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Biography
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My art interest began in 2003 and includes studying with artists Steve Tracy, Don Sahli and Jane Jones.
I earned a BA in Political Science at the University of Texas and an MA and Ed.S in Counseling at the University of Colorado. From 1976 - 2000, I managed the Boettcher Mansion historic event site on Lookout Mountain above Golden, Colorado.
In earlier times, I taught high school creative writing in Anchorage, Alaska. Having served as a Vista Volunteer (domestic Peace Corp) in Houston, Texas, I then became a Vista Trainer for Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and Utah.
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Statement
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I create intimate, intense animal portraiture that interprets a pet's sense of dignity and their unique personality of joy, desire, or even sorrow, so that each furry individual can be celebrated and cherished, both in the moment, and for life. My imagery celebrates a special presence, an inner spark that connects to ours. I hope my art brings joy to animal lovers and inspires others to learn about and protect our precious friends.
Portraying these personalities is a passion for me, a deep kind of intimacy. My sense of time, age and gender seem to disappear when I am at my easel. What emerges from my canvases are vibrant interpretations and translations in oil, designed to touch a person's heart. These paintings are windows into the furriest souls as I see them, tangible, yet magical salutes to the animal-human emotional connection.
Through use of intense oil color, unusual texture (often with palette knife) and a slight sense of motion, an individual essence and sense of spirit is developed. The eyes are created first so that right from the start, there is another being here to celebrate and play with me, quite a personal and sensual experience. It feels as if I come to know each individual intimately, bonding in the hours we spend together in creative process. I fall in love with every animal I paint.
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Exhibitions
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The Emotional Lives of Pets: Becker's Animal Paintings of Intense and Intimate Moments
at the Lakewood Cultural Center Artisan Showcase, free admission
470 S.Allison Parkway (Wadsworth & Alameda), Lakewood, Co 80226.
September 1 - 30, 2010
Welcome to an Art Exhibit & Fundraiser for the long-awaited, brand new Foothills Animal Shelter (www.foothillsanimalshelter.org) in Golden, Colorado. 10% of artist's sales will be donated. View 28 intimate paintings of dogs, cats and horses, plus a wide variety of matted prints and note cards.
Lakewood Cultural Center hours: T-F 11 am - 4 pm and Sat 10 am - 2 pm (open during most performances) 303.987.7877
Susan Becker of Golden, Colorado, has been chosen as September 2010 Artist of the Month at the Lakewood Cultural Center Artisan Showcase.
See a variety of Pet Paintings and Drawings at www.BeckerPaints.com and www.susan-a-becker.fineartamerica.com
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