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Sally Baker
I am a
watercolor artist in Sebastopol, California. I live with my husband
Neil. Our son Keith has left Los Angeles and moved back to Sonoma
County. Originally from Los Angeles, I received by B.A. from the
University of California at Santa Barbara, and my teaching
credential from the University of Southern California. I have been
teaching fine arts for the past thirty-four years and currently
teach at Healdsburg High School. Artist’s statements, like their
art, evolve over time. So it is with me. As I reflect on my work, I
inevitably come to certain conclusions. My early work spoke of my
affinity with the high desert. I felt passionate about adobe
structures. I was fascinated with the intensity of the soft desert
colors. I was also drawn to the intense shadows cast because of the
special light quality of the desert atmosphere. Although my work
continues to focus on strong shadow shapes, I would have to say that
my love of color has dominated my more current work. I love to use
very saturated pigments while still allowing the light of the paper
to shine through. After visiting Japan seven summers ago and again
three summers ago, my subject matter has focused on Asian still
life. I have always been drawn the Asian aesthetic and it seems to
suit my style. I visited Italy this past March and returned with
pottery from Tuscany and my latest paintings include luscious colors
inspired by the region. I would describe my work as sharp focused
with emphasis on strong shadow shapes that create a specific moment
in time. It is my hope that the viewer will be engaged, enter the
picture, slow down, explore and visit for a while.
Sally Baker
website:
www.sallybaker.com
Below are just a few samples of Sally's
vibrant watercolor paintings:
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