Lois Mitchell

Bio
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007: Arlington Open Studios.  3D maps, watercolors, drawings, house portraits, digital photos, notecards and prints.

2004, 2005, 2006, 2007: Images of Arlington exhibits. Photo selected for exhibit at State House in 2006.

2003: Heart of the Arts Festival, Arlington MA.

2007: West Medford Open Studios.

Art classes taken in college include Drawing, Painting, Art Materials, and Art History.

Bachelors Degree in Music Composition 1980, Wheaton College, Wheaton IL. Recent art classes include Watercolor with Jane Goldman of Somerville, MA.

Statement
I am intrigued by the effects of light, shadows, colors, and shapes, especially in nature and the objects around me.  Sometimes I like the shape of a single object standing alone in its environment.  The media I work most in is watercolors, which lends itself well to experiments with light and shadows.  I also enjoy drawing in pencil.  My style tends toward realism, with an emphasis on light and shape. I also enjoy painting watercolor portraits of people's homes.

Another media I enjoy is paper layering to create topographical maps of local towns.  I hand-cut and glue each layer.  These elevation maps reveal a new perspective of the hills and features of the land we see each day.

My work can be seen at:
www.loismitchellart.com