Sandy Burnett
Adna, WA
Artist Statement:
I am a self-taught artist and have been painting for more than 30 years. I grew up in logging camps and this environment constantly exposed me to nature. This kindled my interest in landscapes, animals, florals and still life. I began by drawing on anything I could find and when finances allowed, I moved on to cheap watercolors and then finally to oil, acrylics and gouache.
One of my biggest influences in art came in the 80s when I was introduced to the teachings of Betty Edwards with the book “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain”. The book taught me how to look at subjects for a different perspective and enabled me to improve my drawing and painting abilities.
My style is realism and impressionism. I paint mainly in oils and paint subjects that interest and excite me and also subjects that the viewer can relate to, whether it be a landscape, floral arrangement, still life or portrait.
