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A native Dallasite, Cecy Turner received
her formal art training at Vanderbilt University and the University of
North Texas, followed by workshops by over 50 professional artists from
across the nation. She is a Signature Member of the National Watercolor
Society, Southwestern Watercolor Society, Women Artists of the West,
Outdoor Painters Society, Plein Air Artists Colorado, Associated
Creative Artists and Texas and Neighbors and has been a popular
lecturer, teacher, juror and demonstrator since 1976. Versatile in both
watercolor and oils, she has designed cards and calendars for numerous
national greeting card companies.
Cecy's work
has appeared in American Artist Magazine, Watercolor Magic Magazine,
North Light Magazine, Southwest Art Magazine, Art of the West and the
book, The Best of Flower Painting. During the past several years she has
received the Award of Excellence in the Oil Painters of America National
Exhibition, as well as awards in the 80th Annual National Watercolor
Society Exhibition, Southwestern Watercolor Society, Plano Art
Association, Richardson Civic Art Society Regional Exhibition and the
Associated Creative Artists Juried Exhibition.
She has also
received the Frank Wright Memorial Award in the American Artists
Professional League Grand National Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club in
New York City and has been designated as a "Fellow" in this
organization. Cecy has also been a Top 100 Finalist in the Arts for the
Parks National Competition twice. She was chosen by Southwest Art
Magazine as an "Artist to Watch" in their July, 2006, issue.
Artist's
Statement: Texture and the effects of light and shadow have become
important elements in my paintings.I am fascinated with the glow of
reflected light on various surfaces. Painting on location on a regular
basis has opened many doors for me. I cannot improve nature, but I can
rearrange and simplify it to correspond to what I feel. Traveling abroad
has opened up new vistas of color and texture for me. I paint to convey
the enjoyment and excitement of what I see. |