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- Artist Story: Sylvia Pekarek
I first realized that creating Art was embedded in the depths of my soul was when I was in the first grade, because I would arrive early to class just to fill the chalk board with my Art. I felt this was my way of observing the world and expressing my thoughts. I found Art to be my answer... Later on I attended San Francisco Academy of Art University, I studied and majored in Graphic Design, along with fine art classes.
My career in the Arts included teaching painting, drawing, 3d art, ceramics, and various arts and crafts classes. I was featured in the San Mateo paper as one of the lead teachers in the City Art program. One of the most rewarding moments in my life is seeing my students arrive early to class, (as I once did) with the sheer excitement and joy to work on "their Art." I can remember when I was seven, attending a ceramic class and loving the whole idea of being part of a creative class.
I believe the greatest visionaries show strength through their creative imagination process, this alone is so powerful. My personal view is that Art is the truest and purest form of communication. This process sets forth a clear translation of the "observation of the world."
I aspire my Art work to be spontaneous, momentous & dynamic, infused with the passion I have for life. I like to use mix media to bring forth the complexity of life's profound moments. I believe this helps bring depth into my work. At times I may start a painting, or sketch and then capture it into my computer to enhance it digitally. I am part of the "digital generation," it swims in my veins... I am like the pianist who uses the piano, to create music. I play the computer like an instrument and let the creativity flow as I work. I also love feeling the brush in my hand, stroking the canvas with pigments, I will never abandon that process completely. The computer allows my flurry thoughts to bring forth directness of intent, much more rapidly, capturing the moment.
- About My Art:
- Fine Art, Digital, Photography
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- http://www.myspotlightgallery.com
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- http://www.myspotlightgallery.com
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- At 7:46am on November 12, 2009,
Danial Six said…
- Hey Sylvia. Thank you for the comments. Storm over the wheat was actually the first piece I did on masonite panel. And changed my whole direction with my art. One of my personal favorites I wish now I wouldn't have sold.
- At 2:56pm on November 11, 2009,
Ingrid Stiehler said…
- Hi Sylvia,
thanks for your friendly comment - I appreciate it!!! I wish you all the best and hope, that you can recover your images and can show them again soon...
Many Greetings from Germany,
Ingrid
- At 6:35am on November 11, 2009,
Lawrence Whiteley said…
- Thanks a lot Sylvia. This is one of the few of my works that I'm really proud of. I really enjoyed reading your About Me. I believe in so much you say and congratulations on such a success in teaching. It's so vital. As is learning to express oneself in a contributory manner. If only more of us could turn to painting or dance to express their frustrations or loves.
I feel so incredibly united when I create, it fills a void nothing else can. But for some reason or another I continue trying to get a design job in an industry that I mostly condemn. I want to help people, I love the world and creating artwork feels like the truest form of contribution I can give.
I'm telling you all this because when I read your About Me I instantly recognised a lot of what you said in myself.
For so long now I have been trying to fulfill myself by aiming for a 'financially secure' life that I haven't achieved squat. For some reason as I have read what you said and write now I feel compelled to commit to my art. I will.
and thank you.
By the way I love that Lion yawning. I too will set my sights on nurturing our future through education and focus more on my love than my frustration. I hope you don't mind my confession. Looks like I really needed that!
Be well, Sylvia, I wish you every success
- At 2:02am on November 11, 2009,
Teodora Taneva said… - Thanks so much for the comment,Sylvia:)
- At 11:37am on November 10, 2009,
Danial Six said…
- Great aviator shot. Is this a self portrait?
- At 8:09am on November 9, 2009,
Philip Letts said…
- You poor thing. Good to have you back!
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