Santa Rosa Junior College

Linda Grebmeier, Arsenal 35
oil on canvas, 40" x 56" 2001

Artist Statement

The subjects that I see daily have become my imagery, be it the natural landscape, interior still life or industrial landscape. This painting depicts a view seen out the front door of my studio. In the Benicia Arsenal, the long walkways, spans of rooftops, and broadsides of immense ships offer me challenging subject matter. I focus on my visual experience, and my memory of it, while exploring rhythms of color and space. Concentrating on linear forms interacting with light leads the way to a painting about time and place.

Teaching Philosophy

In a supportive studio environment, students solidify technical skills, explore individual means of expression, and begin to understand the perception needed for expression in the Visual Arts. Through individual attention I try to inspire self-directed learning. Students actively participate in talks, peer discussions and demonstrations while developing a studio work ethic. They begin to learn that the exploratory process is the act of creativity, and that the resulting artworks are a constantly changing result. The diversity between students, with each bringing their personal life experiences, enhances the understanding that their creative process can shape all stages of their lives.

Linda Grebmeier at www.paintsong.com

FACULTY SHOW 2009: Recent Work by SRJC Faculty

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