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Olivia Pinion Powell
is an Award Winning Artist whose oil paintings reflect the
influence of the 17th Century Dutch School. Her use of
dramatic, single source lighting sets the mood in her
still life paintings which are rich in color, form and
texture. The thoughtful arrangement of her chosen objects
combine these elements into an artistic statement
expressing her response to the beauty and meaning of her
subject.
Her life long
interest in Native American Peoples has served as a
catalyst in her
choice of subject matter. She says, "The Pottery and
Textiles are so beautiful that I cannot resist using them
in my paintings when possible. I often
use a historic or pre-historic pot in a classical setting
with silk or lace
because the beauty of their lines is timeless".
Olivia and her
husband, Doug, moved to New Mexico from their Native Texas
in 1986. Her home/studio is located just North of
Albuquerque in the high foothills
of the Sandia Mountains.
Since earning her
B.A. in Art and Drama, Powell has studied with a number of
excellent teachers. Her portrait commissions have included
Lee Ioacca, former head of Chrysler Corporation. Her
paintings have appeared in such publications as, Art of
the West, The Santa Fean, and Southwest Art. She has
participated in numerous group and two-person shows. She
also teaches private classes.
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