Willadene Torbenson
Renton, Washington
Fine Artist
Biography:
Willadene is a Renton, Washington artist with a host of
juried exhibitions under her belt. Some of these include, Nordic
Heritage Museum-"Epic Passages", Washington State Convention
& Trade Center-"Millinium Images", and Kuwait Millinium Exhibit.
She has earned many awards, some of which include, MIVAL Memorial
Award-Northwest Watercolor Society Membership Exhibit, First
Place-Northwest Regional Fair, City of Kent Purchase Award-Canterbury
Faire Exhibit, and First Place in Renton-In-The-Park. Willadene
is an instructor of watercolors in both the public and private
forum. Some of her demonstrations have been for Bellevue Art
Museum, Sequin Arts Association, Pacific Gallery Arts Association,
and Northwest Watercolor Society. Her public art includes, "Pigs-On-Parade"
in Seattle, and Art Design for Northwest Airlines. She is a
signature member of Northwest Watercolor Society, elected member
of the Women Painters of Washington, ! Eastside Association
of Fine Artists, and an Associate Artist with Seahurst Gallery
of Fine Art.
Artist
Statement:
My artist voice has been described as Contemporary Realism.
The content of my art is a narrative on today's triumphs, complusive
pastimes, daily stress fractures, or close encounters with nature's
organic patterns. The concept is a celebration of all that God
has created!
I choose
bold and vibrant colors that reflect my enthusiasm for life.
I use layers of transparent pigments for maximum luminosity.
When the painting is almost finished I call upon other tools
to enhance the composition, such as: color pencils, pastels,
metallic paints, and acrylics.
Some
of the subjects call out to be released from the paper and sculpted
into the third dimension. I will cut out portions of the paper
with a knife and lift the paper, forming it into a particular
shape. I don't paste on other papers, as done for collage work,
but only sculpt the actual painting.
I tend
to paint in series, pushing the boundaries of a subject and
creating my own referential symbolism. "Ancient Koi" is one
of the series I've been developing, and just about the time
I think the series is complete, another internal vision rises
to the surface.
Torbenson's work
exhibits all over Washington.
"Coy Koi"
Watercolor & Ink by Willadene Torbenson
"Koi Strung Out"
Watercolor by Willadene Torbenson
"Glorious Day"
Watercolor, Oil Pastel, and Watercolor Crayons by Willadene
Torbenson
"Blue Daisies"
Watercolor, Oil Pastels, and Watercolor Crayons by Willadene
Torbenson
"Heart Of Friendship"
Watercolor & Colored Pencils by Willadene Torbenson
