Education and Studies
Linda obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree from
Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana.
While at Louisiana Tech, she studied art under
M. Douglas Walton, who was
a student himself under noted watercolorist,
Edgar Whitney.
Linda has continued her studies focusing mainly on watercolor, under
numerous well known artists in workshops throughout the United States as well as through personal instruction.
Professional
Organizations
Linda has painted for over 20 years and is a member of the following:
Watercolor Art Society-Houston (President:
2011-2012; Vice President: 2010-2011)
Louisiana Watercolor Society
Southern Watercolor Society
Northwest Watercolor Society
Philadelphia Water Color Society
National Watercolor Society (Associate Member)
Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) Licensed Interior Designer
Awards and Art
Shows
Linda has been accepted in numerous juried art shows and various jurors have
recognized her watercolors with many awards, including:
The
M. Graham & Co. Inspiration and Painting Award for "We The People" at
the Northwest Watercolor Society's 71st Annual Open International Exhibition;
The Memorial Award for "Parisian Dreams" at the
Louisiana Watercolor Society's 41st International Exhibition; and
A Merchandise Award for "4 Liberty" at the
Watercolor Art Society-Houston's 41st Annual Members Exhibit.
Her works of art, including
commissioned works, have been purchased by numerous corporations and private
collectors around the country.
Linda’s watercolors have also been promoted in several
One Woman Shows, and was also featured in conjunction with the
A. D. Players
Theatre production of “Sister Calling My Name”. Linda was
recently the featured artist at the Waller Art & Film Festival in Waller, Texas.
