SALLY ANN MICKEL

About the Artist

SallyAnn Mickel has developed her artwork in the rural areas of Maryland. Initially working in pastels only, Mickel expanded her use of mediums to oils and pastel/paper collage and textile designs. Producing animal portraits, landscapes and florals in a representational, impressionistic style, her artwork expresses her emotional response to the natural world and her love of animals. ---------------------- __”Art Show At The Dog Show”, Wichita, Kansas; March/April 2005. 1st place, Best Depiction of a Doberman Pinscher. __“Shades of Pastel” Biennial Mid-Atlantic Juried Show; July 2002. __Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Exhibition; November 2000-January 2001. __”Art Show At The Dog Show”, Wichita, Kansas; March/April 2000. Pedigree Award of Merit, 1st and 4th place pastels, Best Depiction of a Golden Retriever. __American Landscape Juried Competition, Maryland;May 2000. Best in Show.

Artist's Statement

I received my basic art training from Catonsville Community College and Towson State College and various art courses and workshops offered in the Maryland area. My inspiration comes from a deep love of animals and nature and the joy I experience while creating my artwork. My animal portraits and landscapes are done in an impressionistic style using a limited palette, thick, rich oil paint or pastels, and a simplified vision. Currently, I am exploring collage and abstraction in order to render my subjects in a new, creative way. With a concern for the environment and wildlife as underlying theme’s in my artwork, I constantly try to express my emotional response to the natural world and, hopefully, make an emotional connection with my viewers. My landscapes and animal portraits have been juried and have won awards in local and national art shows. I have portraits in art collections across the United States, Australia and Indonesia. I am currently an Artist Member of the Maryland Pastel Society. My work can be seen on the Internet at www.marylandpastelsociety.com and www.absolutearts.com/samickel