Natalie K. Pfanstiehl
Moon Gate, Azalea Gardens
Moon Gate, Azalea Gardens
watercolor
20" x 24"
2008
20" x 24"
2008
June 22 through July 3, 2008
Joan Arnaud and Natalie K. Pfanstiehl
Flora, Fauna and Fantasy
Natalie PfanstiehlJoan Arnaud and Natalie K. Pfanstiehl
Flora, Fauna and Fantasy
Artists Statement
Painting, teaching and writing are my way of showing appreciation for the gift of life.
Through painting and writing, I try to communicate my awareness of the beauty in this world.
Through teaching, I try to help others realize their talent and ability to share.
I am so grateful to have been born in an area of natural beauty and a heritage of religious freedom that contributed to the existence of our nation.
I know I will fall short in one lifetime of what I would like to attain, but the practice of painting, writing and teaching is in itself rewarding.
I am warmed by the friendship of fellow artists and by the reception of my work.
Joan Arnaud
Resume
Work Experience
Critic teacher, Rhode Island College and Rhode Island School of Design
Art teacher, Cranston public schools, 22 years
Art instructor, Niagara Community College, New York
Instructor, watercolor class, South County Art Association, Rhode Island
Graduate assistant, printmaking course, State University of N.Y., Buffalo, N.Y.
Education
B.S. in art education, Rhode Island School of Design
Graduate work in fine arts, State University of N.Y., Buffalo, N.Y.
Textile design study at Rhode Island School of Design
Watercolor studies with Natalie Pfanstiehl, Zygmund Jankowski, Allen Johnson, Edward Minchin, Evald Albrektson, Won Ok Park and Nancy Gaucher-Thomas
Printmaking studies with John McIvor, Carol FitzSimonds and Joan Boghossian
Memberships
Providence Art Club
Rhode Island Watercolor Society
Wickford Art Association
Exhibitions
1967-1972 Members Gallery, Albright-Knox Museum, Buffalo, N.Y.
1966 ACC Print Competition, Auburn, Ala.
1968 MacAlpine Religious Art Show, Buffalo, N.Y.
1967-1972 Buffalo Craftsmen annual exhibitions, Buffalo, N.Y.
1972 Langman Gallery, Jenkintown, Pa.
1972 Three Women Show, Rome, N.Y.
1973 Third Spring Gallery, Washington, D.C.
1973 Three Women Show, Lockport, N.Y.
1974 Cooper Gallery, Newport, R.I.
1973, 77, 98 Solo exhibition, Providence Art Club, Providence, R.I.
1979, 83, 94 Group exhibition, Providence Art Club, Providence, R.I.
1986, 88, 90, 92, 04, 06, 08 Two-person exhibition, Providence Art Club, Providence, R.I.
1987 Three-person exhibition, R.I. Watercolor Society, Pawtucket, R.I.
1991, 1995 Group exhibition, Wickford Art Association, Wickford, R.I.
1995 Group exhibition, South County Art Association, Kingston, R.I.
1998, 2001 Three-person exhibition, Wickford Art Association, Wickford, R.I.
2002 Group exhibition, Gallerie de Voyage, Portsmouth, R.I.
1994-1997, 1999 2002, 2004 Annual National Water Media Competition, R.I.
Watercolor Society, Pawtucket, R.I.
Awards
First Prize in Graphics, MacAlpine Religious Art Show, Buffalo, N.Y.
Court of Honor Award, Buffalo Craftsmen Show, Buffalo, N.Y.
First Prize, Avant Garde Show, R.I. Watercolor Society, Pawtucket, R.I.
Mildred Palmetier Award, South County Art Association, Kingston, R.I.
Jane Archebald Award, R.I. Watercolor Society, Pawtucket, R.I.
Exene Meyersahm Award, R.I. Watercolor Society, Pawtucket, R.I.
Second Prize, Open Marine Show, Wickford Art Association, Wickford, R.I.
Second Prize, Open Abstract Show, Wickford Art Association, Wickford, R.I.
Open Craft Show Award, Providence Art Club, Providence, R.I.
Honorable Mention, Providence Art Club Members Exhibition, 2004