Artist Information
Gena Lee Tharp, 2011
My artistic interests started when I was about 4 years old. Nothing made me happier than a big box of crayons, paper, scissors and a coloring book. By the time I was 16 I was winning state wide competitions and I got my first commission when I was a sophomore in high school. Art in college and studying under some of the nation's finest art teachers prepared me for a career in Advertising. I created and designed newspaper advertising, radio and TV commercials for two of the nation's largest retail chains: Payless Northwest and The Bon Marche' which is now Macy's West. I loved my advertisting career and I am so happy to be doing what I truly love to do. Paint and create art. I have two distinct painting styles: realism and abstract. Painting in these two styles challenges me and helps me grow as an artist. I have loved my art journey and as it continues I find myself changing and growing right along side of life. Everything and everyone inspires me. Originally an oil artist I now prefer the freedom and versatility of acrylics. I use a palette of 6 to 8 colors of Golden acrylics. I draw and paint from my photographs because the horse, light and shadows are constantly moving. I need two lifetimes to complete all of my future paintings. I can't wait to begin my next painting! Future paintings will include Bovine (cattle), poultry and pets.
My paintings can be found in private collections in Wyoming, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, New Mexico and California.
Thank You!
I want to thank some of the nation's finest artists and art teachers who I trusted and believed in me as an artist. Bonnie Hill of Roseburg Oregon who is not only my best friend, but continues to teach and mentor me to this day. She is a great and brilliant artist in her own right. I have a tremendous amount of respect for her. She has literally taught me how to see! Because of her I no longer look at a subject or a color the same way. Tom Browning, Dennis Porter, Bob Niems and many, many more. Each one shared their precious knowledge with me and I soaked it up like a sponge. My heartfelt thanks goes out to each and every one of you.
My paintings can be found in private collections in Wyoming, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, New Mexico and California.
Thank You!
I want to thank some of the nation's finest artists and art teachers who I trusted and believed in me as an artist. Bonnie Hill of Roseburg Oregon who is not only my best friend, but continues to teach and mentor me to this day. She is a great and brilliant artist in her own right. I have a tremendous amount of respect for her. She has literally taught me how to see! Because of her I no longer look at a subject or a color the same way. Tom Browning, Dennis Porter, Bob Niems and many, many more. Each one shared their precious knowledge with me and I soaked it up like a sponge. My heartfelt thanks goes out to each and every one of you.
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