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	Artist's Statement A successful watercolor painting expresses organic fluid movement and a natural energy created by glowing layers of transparent paint. I strive to achieve this purpose as well as an individual edge on realism in my landscape, nature, still life and portrait paintings. Composition, color and texture are all important aspects of my paintings. Most of my work is concept driven yet based on a literal scene or event that intrigues me. My approach is simple and direct without many gimmicks. Most paintings begin with an on site sketch or photo session. I use paint in both a loose and controlled manner to capture atmosphere, light and reflection while allowing my creativity to evolve the painting. Beginning with a hypothetical idea in mind I allow my imagination to follow the direction the paint has taken refining and adding detail as the painting progresses. I do not use the same techniques every time; the subject matter often determines my approach. I have always embraced the creative process and developed an early talent for drawing and painting. Working as a display artist and studying computer aided graphic design has refined my artistic view. The past few years I have devoted my creative energy to painting watercolors. My education is self directed. I consider myself fortunate to have participated in numerous workshops and classes with wonderfully talented artists including Judi Betts, Cheng-Khee Chee, Lisa Englander, Joye Moon, Barbara Nechis and Nancy Newcomb, Jim Wisnewski and Joe Fettingis. My current work is an exploration of reflection and transparency, color and contrast. My goal is to recreate and share with the viewer a venue or impression indicative of the Midwest experience. Vicky Lilla
	Resume EXHIBITIONS Current 2009 Jura Silverman Gallery, Spring Green, WI BRIO Art Gallery, Galena, IL Geneva Lake Art Association Gallery, Lake Geneva, WI Recent 2003-2009 December 2008 - April 2009 - Watercolor Wisconsin, Juried Exhibition, Wustum Museum, Racine, WI January - March 2009 - CVA Midwest Seasons, Juried Exhibition, Wausau, WI December 2007 - April 2008 - Watercolor Wisconsin, Juried Exhibition, Wustum Museum, Racine, WI November 2007 - January 2008 - Anderson Arts Center, Winter Juried Exhibition, Kenosha, WI June - August, 2007 - Sit on It, An Exhibit of Chairs, RAM Wustom Museum Racine, WI June - July, 2007 - Genoa City Public Library, Solo Exhibit, Genoa City, WI July, 2007 - Lake Geneva Library, Solo Exhibit, Lake Geneva, WI July 7 - Aug 5, 2007 - National Juried Exhibition, Barns & Farms Exhibition Barnsite Studio & Gallery, Kewaunee, WI December 2006 - April 2007 Watercolor Wisconsin, Juried Exhibition,Wustum Museum, Racine, WI November 2006 - Jan 2007 Anderson Arts Center Winter Juried Exhibition, Kenosha, WI December 2006 Elkhorn Courthouse, solo exhibit, Walworth County Arts Council June 2006 National Juried Exhibition, Barns & Farms Exhibition Barnsite Studio & Gallery, Kewaunee, WI October 2005 Cork Art House, solo show, Waukesha, WI February 2005 Lake Geneva Library, solo show, Lake Geneva, WI August 2005 Art in the Park, group show, Lake Geneva, WI May 2004 GLAA Woods School Auction, Lake Geneva, WI March 2004 Lake Geneva Library, solo show, Lake Geneva, WI January 2003 Midwest Winter Juried Exhibit, Wausau, WI AWARDS Merit Award for painting Generations Pass Watercolor Wisconsin 2006, Wustum Museum, Racine, WI Merchandise Award for painting Nature's Lace Watercolor Wisconsin 2006, Wustum Museum, Racine, WI COLLECTIONS Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, Oconomowoc, WI Private Collections throughout the Midwest ART STUDIES 2006 Portrait watercolor workshop, Joye Moon Wustom Museum, Racine, WI 2005 Watercolor workshop, Joye Moon GLAA, Lake Geneva, WI 2004 Watercolor workshop with Barbara Nechis Wustom Museum, Racine WI 2003 Watercolor workshop, Cheng-Khee Chee Wustom Museum, Racine WI 2002 Watercolor workshop, Judi Betts Sarasota Art Center, Sarasota, FL 2001 Watercolor workshop, Joye Moon Elkhart Lake, WI Graphic Design Associates Degree Gateway Technical College, Elkhorn, WI