Maria Blanck

Maria Blanck has been a resident of The Landings on Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA since 1997. She describes her love of art and her artistic accomplishments as a marvelous journey that began in the mid 80s with acrylics in the "Grandma Moses" style, and progressed to studying watercolor at the DeCordova Museum in Lincoln, MA. As time went by, Blanck's long- term interest in art, as well as her desire to develop her natural talent, were nurtured by influential and dedicated teachers such as Ray Doyle in Massachusetts and Rebecca Kahrs Willis in Savannah.

While Blanck focuses primarily on watercolor, she now welcomes the new challenges of oils. She is not only enjoying the process, but also the results as they reveal delightful differences between the two painting mediums. In either case, Blanck's painting process usually begins with a photograph, chosen for a particular visual or emotional interest, sparking something very personal in feeling. She then uses this image in her studio as a reference, while she proceeds towards the end result.

Through rich, vibrant colors and values, as well as the juxtaposition of light and shadow, Blanck's work interprets the subject by conveying energy, exhilaration and feeling. Her paintings are dynamic and distinctive, inviting the observer to appreciate the drama of life through her eyes. Describing the joy she finds in painting, Blanck says, "With each new project's beginning, it is exciting to watch and experience the unfolding of another story, and the transformation of a blank piece of paper or canvas into something that comes alive with color, form and expression."

Blanck's work has received numerous awards and notable recognition. She has been accepted into the prestigious Cape Cod Art Association's "All New England Show", and has been the recipient of several Landings Art Association awards including first place, Judges' Award, and honorable mention. In addition to being a member of The Landings Art Association, she is also a member of the Georgia Watercolor Society and is a juried member of the Cape Cod Art Association.

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