About the Artist

Born in New York City,  raised in Omaha , Nebraska, Tracy now lives in Littleton, Colorado.

She paints regularly, both outside on location ( plein air) and in the studio. Although not formally trained in fine art , she has taken a number of classes at the Art Students League in Denver, and participated in various workshops. Her work has been exhibited in local galleries and numerous shows. Colorful landscapes in pastel , oil and acrylic are Tracy’s forte, although she works in other mediums and subject matter from time to time.  

In addition to painting, Tracy is back at work part-time as a Dermatologist, after  many years off raising her three children. "Dermatology is very visual; it's the perfect field for an artist. Using both sides of the brain helps keep me young and excited about life."

 

A portion of sales from paintings go to the support of several ministries. Her favorite is Ray Comfort's  evangelistic Living Waters Ministry.

 

 

Artist's Resume:

 

Art Education

Art Students League of Denver, 2002 on

Kevin Wechbach’s Masters class 2012-2014

Notable Mentors:  Kevin Wechbach, Dan Young, Dave Santillanes, Mark Nelson

 

Select Juried Exhibitions/ Invitationals

Two Woman Show: The Bold,  Bright and Beautiful. Gallery 1874, Olde Arvada, September/October 2017

Capturing the Beauty of Open Land, a juried plein air invitational, June 2017

Three Woman Show: Les Trois Tracy, Stanton Gallery 2017

Plein Air Artists Colorado Show, 2017, 2015

Own An Original 2014

Lone Tree Art Exhibition, 2014, 2013, 2011

Plein Air Artists Colorado, 2013

Golden Triangle Plein Air 2014, 2012

International Mile High Pastel Exhibition 2017, 2012, 2010, 2006

Evergreen Plein Air Show, 2009

Art on the River, Greenway Foundation, 2008

Gateway to the Rockies, 2006

Paint,Sculpt,Shoot Invitational, 2006

Starry Western Night Invitational, 2005

 

Awards and Honors

3rd Place, Mile High Pastel Show 2017

Painting chosen for Mile High Pastel Show flyer, 2017

CFAI Artists Showdown, 3rd place, 2015

Lone Tree Exhibit, 2014 Honorable Mention, Pastel category,

Lone Tree Exhibit, 2013 2nd place, pastel category

Lone Tree Exhibit, 2013 2nd place, Oils category

8th annual Mile High Pastel Show, Sponsor Award

Important Collections

Kaiser Permanente, JAMS Law Firm, Quality First Insurance

Drs. Dan and Mary Bessesen,Dr. and Mrs. Jim Jacob, Dr. Sally Berge

 

Publications/Presentaions

Ken Caryl Newspaper, 2012, 2006

The Mountain Connetion, 2004

 

Galleries

Harper Rose Art Gallery, Leadville, CO

Mountain Man Gallery, Como, CO

Framed Image, Denver, CO

 

Affiliations/ Memberships

Plein Air Artists Colorado

Pastel Society of Colorado

American Impressionists Society

Oil Painters of America

Art Students League of Denver

 

Charitable Donations

$100 for 100

Living Waters Ministries

Open Door Ministries

Project Angel Heart

Front Range Christian School Silent Auction Fund Raiser

Private Fundraisers

 

 

Artist Statement

 

My more contemporary works are created intuitively, but are loosely based on a still life set up.  I hope to convey to the viewer the joy and happiness I feel in creating these works, which to me, are a celebration of the richness of life.  The process begins with a large brush or knife and several acrylic colors to establish a robust underpainting. As this layer dries an exciting texture is established using various other media compatible with acrylics and always with archival concerns in mind. The early stages of the process are fast moving, fun and largely engage the more carefree right side of the brain.  After this, I slow down a bit, reign things in and switch to more analytic thinking.  Off goes the high energy, dance music and on comes Bach, or some other classical piece conducive to this part of the painting. Here, compositional elements, drawing and values are carefully considered. Once I am satisfied the elements of strong design are in place, I go full force into intuitive painting again, letting the piece itself dictate any further changes needed. There is often a push-pull kind of dance towards the end, where areas may be excavated or added to, before the piece announces itself done.

Viewers often remark on my use of color, and of the joy they feel viewing these works, which thrill me as a painter.  
As Johann Sebastian Bach said, “The only purpose for music and art should be the Glory of God and the re-creation of the human spirit.” Art can feel like a selfish endeavor at times, but I try to paint with the viewer in mind, and hope to elevate the human spirit with my work.