Born in Staten Island, New York, Linda graduated from The Fashion Institute of Technology in N.Y.C. with a degree in Fashion design. She then graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a degree in Art History. She worked for many years with Alzheimer’s patients as an Activity Director. During this time, the patients showed her the power of art, and that everyone brings something to the table. After living in Boston, she now resides with her husband in Naples, New York, surrounded by nature.

ARTIST STATEMENT

Medium

I love the depth of color oil paint provides. I also like that oil paint allows you to not feel rushed because it dries slow.

Still life

My love of history and all things old is evidenced by my still Iife paintings. I enjoy painting objects that someone treasured before me. Antiques and found objects make me think about simpler times, when people would lean against a tree and immerse themselves in a book, all day, not concerned with a too-long, to-do list.

 Landscapes

While painting landscapes, I’m thinking about the respect I feel for nature; and how it affects me. The turn of a rocky creek, or dappled light dancing through a craggy tree offer serenity. Conversely, a crazy sunrise excites me. I paint what I’ve seen, although, by the time the painting is complete, it often morphs into something different.

I hope you enjoy my interpretation of art.