Ginny
Burdick is known for her strong use of color and image in watercolors.
She has been inspired by the beauty of the Sierra Mountains, but also
captures memories of the many places she has traveled. Burdick often
portrays a scene in early morning or late afternoon light when shadows
are strongest. Her skies are filled with emotions that seek to connect
the viewer more closely to the landscape.
Through
her “Remembered Landscapes” paintings she remind us of all the
beautiful places we have been. They are images that allow the viewer to
go inside and feel a private sense of aloneness.
“I
capture what I experience in my mind’s eye (sometimes with the
camera’s help), and I explore the experience with light, color, and
shape, manipulating the physical reality until it is forced to reveal
the truth of the experience. My brush and my hand are far more talented
than my brain when it comes to this work. I am sometimes surprised by
what shows up on the paper. When
it works—when a painting gives the viewer an experience of entering a
space and mood—I’ve created something worthwhile.
Burdick’s
work has received awards from Yosemite Western Artists, the Alliance of
California Artist, KVPT, and the Montana Watercolor Society. Her work is
in many private and public collections, including the Fresno County
Superior Court Judge’s Conference Center and courtrooms.
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