RESUME

Influenced by her many years in Dance and Theatre, Blackstock combines a flowing rhythmic movement with eloquent design and bold use of color ranging from the dynamic to the subtle. She studied for years academically in the Arts. She continues to study twice a year with America's leading Watercolorists, in the pursuit of excellence.

Blackstock enjoys spending time sketching, photographing and absorbing visual information and Inspiration for paintings yet to be imagined. Her extensive travels have enriched her vision and expanded her awareness. Painting to share these experiences and feelings, Blackstock combines highly polished techniques with an inner visual representation of the beauty that surrounds her. "Art and dance are the music of my soul; they help me celebrate my love of life. In capturing some small part of God's creation, I hope to touch the senses of the viewer."

Blackstock earned her Bachelor and Master degrees from Missouri University and Wisconsin University.
She taught at Central Missouri State University, the University of the South in Tennessee, and Western State College of Colorado.

HIDE TAXI

38" X 27"

Watercolor

RADIANCE

36" X 28"

Acrylic

BURSTING BEAUTY

28" X 36"

Watercolor

MOUNTAIN MUSIC V

36" X 28"

Watercolor

SIGNATURE MEMBERSHIPS

(When an artist has had his or her paintings exhibited in 3 to 5 Annual National Watercolor Society Exhibitions, they are eligible to become a Signature Member of that organization.)

Rocky Mountain National Watermedia
Colorado Watercolor Society
San Diego Watercolor Society
New Mexico Watercolor Society
Audubon Artists of America
Pennsylvania Watercolor Society
Texas Watercolor Society
Montana Watercolor Society
Rhode Island Watercolor Society
Louisiana Watercolor Society
Western Colorado Watercolor Society
Kansas Watercolor Society
Missouri Watercolor Society

PAINTINGS PUBLISHED

Creative Watercolor- A Step By Step Guide by Mary Ann Beckwith
The Artistic Touch I by Chris Unwin
The Artistic Touch Ill by Chris Unwin
The Artistic Touch IV by Chris Unwin
Abstracts in Watercolor by Betty Lou Schlemm
Exploring Watercolor (a revision) by Nita Leland, pub. Oct. 1998
American Artist Magazine.... Contest Winner, Preserving Natural Resources
Artist Magazine Contest .... Honorable Mention
Ouray Summer Guide 1994 .... Cover Painting
Ouray Chamber Music Festival 1995 .... Poster Painting
Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials Art Competition .... Grand Prize Winner 2006
Delta County Memorial Hospital Wine Festival Art Competition---Best of Show Winner 2006

Numerous Wins in national watercolor societies' exhibitions across the country

Who's Who in American Art .... '07- '14

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES

+ 59 Solo Exhibitions .... At least one month long
+ Teaches Adult Watercolor or Drawing Workshops
+ WCWS Exhibition Chairman '91, '92, '93, '98
+ WCWS Vice President '05 -'12
+ City of Delta Mural honoring the Cattle Industry ... Mural 17'h X 40'w
+ Quick Draw Artist .... Brush & Palette Fundraising Auction
+ Exhibited In 15 State Watercolor Societies, The National Watercolor Society, San Diego, Midwest/ Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition, Allied Artists of America, Audubon Artists, Inc., Adirondack National and The C.M.Russell Museum Auction, as well as regional and local shows.

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