Wilma Roy

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Wilma Roy

Louisiana Artist

I have lived in Louisiana all my life and would never change that. I love the colors, sounds and all that is Louisiana. ( Although, traveling throughout the states and Europe has expanded my vision.)

I have had art around all my life. My mother was an artist and ceramists, and I imitated her as a child. My dad was a photographer. Soon I began seeing things in my own vision.

The process of my hands being busy with the Papier Mache’ is a meditative and relaxing medium I specialize in. Building these sculptural art pieces is a rather long process as layers have to dry completely before proceeding to the next step. I use oil paint over these forms to add the colors I love and speak to me. The themes are completely dreamy and fanciful.

My other art medium is oil painting on canvas or board and these art pieces always surprise me as sometimes they begin as one idea and end as something else.

I am mostly self taught. I have studied ongoing throughout my adult life, at LSU, with several local artist, and potters/ceramists. I have taken several art courses as well as a course in design through a California organization. I studied photography and spent a month photographing and developing prints in Vermont one summer. I am constantly reading to expand my knowledge of art appreciating and am in awe of all the famous artist who have come before. I am a firm believer in having fun in life and some of my pieces show a sense of humor. I hope to always be “studying”, as I enjoy the learning process as well as the finished art.

I have exhibited here in Baton Rouge and in Alexandria. Recently I have won several awards, one locally, namely, first place, oil, England Air Park Exhibit, Alexandria, Louisiana, and second place in oil, at Chicago Restaurant Artist Show. I am presently an active member in Associated Women in The Arts, and River Region Art Association, and Louisiana Art and Artist Guild.

My art email is: wrsky@cox.net

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