Renee Steger-Simpson
I was raised with an artistic influence from my grandfather who was a prolific painter. From early childhood I was permitted to play in his studio. I also spent a great deal of time watching and absorbing which has been a continuous source of inspiration in my life as well as my work.
Travel has also been very transforming – with a focus on northern New Mexico –and several commissioned trips to Italy - France and Spain where the saints came to life and the impact of simplicity which has forever changed my work as an artist.
With my expressions of life through color and shape I hope to release emotion and add a quality to the spirited side of life that often escapes us! My work evolves from various painting mediums to altered art whatever necessary to express the subject in the way I see it – my portfolio includes the saints - the landscape – symbolism – my take on people which started with the snooty women series in 1992 and includes my latest series painted from impromptu moments - "the impromptu series" also I love painting flowers – "one should always have flowers" – abstract and the passion for found art!!!
Signature status - Taos National Watercolor - Texas Watercolor Society
Travel has also been very transforming – with a focus on northern New Mexico –and several commissioned trips to Italy - France and Spain where the saints came to life and the impact of simplicity which has forever changed my work as an artist.
With my expressions of life through color and shape I hope to release emotion and add a quality to the spirited side of life that often escapes us! My work evolves from various painting mediums to altered art whatever necessary to express the subject in the way I see it – my portfolio includes the saints - the landscape – symbolism – my take on people which started with the snooty women series in 1992 and includes my latest series painted from impromptu moments - "the impromptu series" also I love painting flowers – "one should always have flowers" – abstract and the passion for found art!!!
Signature status - Taos National Watercolor - Texas Watercolor Society
to the art
Publications
- 2007, 2006, and 2005 Art Business News
- 2006 The Palette Magazine
- 2001 and 1995 Taos Magazine
- 2000 "Artist to Watch" Southwest Art Magazine
- 1999 Caprock Sun
- 1997 Lubbock Magazine
- 2002 Vecchio mondo vista Dal nouvo - Invitational - Terin, Italy
- 2000 Lubbock Art Association Classic
- 2000 West Texas Watercolor Society - Annual Membership Show
- 2000 Lubbock Art Association Membership Show - Honorable Mention
- Texas Watercolor Society 51st Annual Exhibit - Texas Watercolor Society Award
- 2000 Texas Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibit
- 2000 Lubbock Arts Festival Gallery - Juried Exhibit
- 1999 Lubbock Art Association Classic
- 1999 West Texas Watercolor Society Membership Show
- 1999 Plains Art Association 39th Annual Spring Show - 2 Honorable Mentions
- 1999 Best of West Texas Watercolor - Lubbock Texas - Honorable
- 1998 Lubbock Art Association Classic
- 1998 West Texas Watercolor Society Membership Show
- 1997 Texas Watercolor Society 48th Annual Exhibit