Deanna Sue Bristow the artist

I can’t stop painting. I find my surroundings so inspirational that my fingers literally itch to put down on paper or canvas what I see. I don’t strive to paint the socially or politically significant. I see beauty and I want to paint what I love in this world.

Deanna is a signature member of ACA, a member of the Clovis Art Guild and has received her signature award from SWA. She operates her studio/gallery in Auberry and has her work in the Shaver Art Gallery, Circle Gallery and the Art Stand. While she paints in several mediums her favorite is watercolor. “Watercolor allows me the freedom to paint emotionally, there are times when I just have to slop on the paint and let it happen. For some artists there is not enough control painting this way but I find I tighten up as the painting progresses. ”My training includes an A.A. in art and workshops with numerous artists.

I live in the Sierra and think I’m the luckiest person around. The mountains call to me. Not just the grand rocky tops and passes, but the small streams and lonely pines inspire me. I love the shadows and color, the shapes and textures of this world. I retired from the Forest Service several years ago, but not from the land itself. I am never at a loss for inspiration.  My frustration is there will never be enough time to paint all that I see, but I will have fun trying.

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