I was born and raised in the Midwest, and after years of travel and living in other places, finally decided to settle in the Pacific Northwest. I have always loved and appreciated the outdoors, and spend as much time as possible basking and reveling in it’s wonders. When I’m not painting, you can often find me running trails, spending time with my family, or sharing with others, my passion for art. I have been teaching art for the past 15 years as a means to help satiate my hunger for art and to help others find their true artistic talents.
Growing up in a family where expressing emotions was not encouraged, and out of the box thinking was not appreciated, I found solstice in art from a very young age. Art has continued to be my true companion and an invaluable means of emotional expression for me throughout my life.
The relationship between color and emotion play a major role in the freedom and passion I reveal in my work, allowing me to take compositional risks. My work is inspired by interactions with people and keen observations of nature. When I share my visual translations with others, I absorb the sensational impact It has on them and treasure the poignant dialog. It is the welcome exchange of thoughtful perspectives which feeds my unyielding determination to paint.
Linda Bergeron 2009