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 (Past-President: 2012-2013; President:
2011-2012; Vice President: 2010-2011)
Louisiana Watercolor Society - Signature Member
Northwest Watercolor 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:
| National and Membership Shows |
| WAS-H 2012 |
Watercolor Art Society-Houston 43rd Annual Member’s Exhibit,
"Parisian Dreams", Award - Second Place |
| MTWS 2011 |
Montana Watercolor Society 29th National Juried Exhibition,
"Lest We Forget" |
| WAS-H 2010 |
Watercolor Art Society-Houston 41st Annual Member’s Exhibit,
"4 Liberty", Merchandise Award |
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| International Shows |
| LWS 2013 |
Louisiana Watercolor Society 43rd Annual International Exhibition,
"A View of Venice II" |
| LWS 2011 |
Louisiana Watercolor Society 41st Annual International Exhibition,
"Parisian Dreams", Award - John William “Bill” Guthrie Memorial Award |
| NWWS 2011 |
Northwest Watercolor Society 71st Annual Open International Exhibition,
"We The People", Award - M. Graham Co. Paints and Inspiration Award |
| NEWS 2011 |
Northeast Watercolor Society 35th Annual International Exhibition,
"4 Liberty" |
| LWS 2009 |
Louisiana Watercolor Society 39th Annual International Exhibition,
"We The People" |
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.
