Artist Statement

Atmospheric changes, shapes of color, texture, and reflections inspire my works. These aspects are embodied in my creation of landscapes, seascapes and abstracts. The desire to capture fleeting moments in an unexpected way, results in subtle color and texture transitions within my portrayal of skies and water. A strong background in design leads my focus to line, color, and direction throughout my compositions. An important aspect of my technique is drawing in and engaging viewers in the captured moment, to evoke an emotional response. Guiding them through a work to experience the pull of water as it rises to form the crest of a wave or the warmth of an intense sunset over water is what drives me to continue exploring new techniques to convey my own emotions.

Contact Deanna:

Email: FineArt@deannaweinholtz.com

Phone: 716-863-6191

https://www.instagram.com/dweinholtzfineart/

https://www.facebook.com/DeannaWeinholtzFineArt

https://youtube.com/@deannaweinholtzfineart-1

Artist Resume

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Design, State University of New York College at Buffalo, 1984
Classes and Workshops from renowned artists, 2010 - Present

AWARDS/HONORS

Honorable Mention Award - Philadelphia Watercolor Society Member Exhibition, 2023
People's Choice Award - Buffalo Society of Artists Open Member Show, 2019
Curator's Pick - Buffalo Society of Artists Online Exhibition, 2018
Achieved Exhibiting Member Status - Buffalo Society of Artists, 2016
Achieved Exhibiting Member Status - Pittsburgh Watercolor Society, 2016
Honorable Mention Award - Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society National Exhibition, 2014
Honorable Mention Award - Williamsville Art Society 2014 Spring Show
Finalist in Abstract/Experimental Category - The Artist's Magazine 2013 Annual Art Competition
Achieved Signature Status - Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society, 2013
Honorable Mention Award - Williamsville Art Society 2013 Fall Show
Honorable Mention Award - Williamsville Art Society 2013 Spring Show

SOLO & INVITATIONAL EXHIBITIONS

SOLO EXHIBITION - "Cascade of Light" - Octagon Gallery at Patterson Library, Westfield, NY, July 2024
SOLO EXHIBITION - "Brink of Time" - Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, Arcangel Gallery, Buffalo, NY, August 2023
SOLO EXHIBITION - "Horizon's Edge"- Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, Arcangel Gallery, Buffalo, NY, Sept. 2021
SOLO EXHIBITION - "Selected Works" - Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital - Lobby Gallery, Williamsville, NY, May 2018
SOLO EXHIBITION - "Northern Reflections" - River Art Gallery, North Tonawanda, NY, March 2015
Four Person Invitational Show - Hilbert College McGrath Library, Curated by Donald Zintec, Sept. 2015

SELECT JURIED EXHIBITIONS

Buffalo Society of Artists Summer 2023 Exhibition - Carnegie Art Center, 240 Goundry St., North Tonawanda, NY 14120, Juror: Louis Grachos, July 2023
Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition - Kenan Center, Lockport, NY, Juror: Glenn Blue, October 2022
Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society Spring 2022 Exhibition - Artists Group Gallery, Buffalo, NY, Juror: Skip Lawrence, April 2022
Buffalo Society of Artists 2022 Spring Exhibition - Kenan Center, Lockport, NY, and online at bsacalls.com, Juror: Judy Barie, February 2022
Buffalo Society of Artists Thumb Box Exhibition, Meibohm Fine Arts, East Aurora, NY and bsacalls.com, Juror: Grace Meibohm, September 2021
Buffalo Society of Artists 2021 Spring Exhibition - Artists Group Gallery, Buffalo, NY, and online at bsacalls.com, Juror: Liz Park, June 2021
Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society 2020 Spring Exhibition, Artists Group Gallery, Buffalo, NY, Juror: Richard Stephens, April 2020
Buffalo Society of Artists 2018 Online Exhibition, www.bsaonline.org, Curators: Grace Meibohm, Bill Maggio, Sharon Osgood, May 2018 - May 1, 2019 Curator's Pick
Niagara Frontier Biennial Art Exhibit 2018, Kenan Center, Lockport, NY, Juror: Susan Przybyl, May 2018
NFWS 13th National Exhibition of Transparent Watercolor, Kenan Center, Lockport, NY, Juror: Thomas Schaller, October 2016
Niagara Frontier Biennial Art Exhibit, Kenan Center, Lockport, NY, Juror: Gerald Mead, July 2016
Buffalo Niagara Art Association 2016 Spring Exhibition, Daemen College, Snyder, NY, Juror: Tom Kegler, June 2016
Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society Watermedia Exhibition, Kenan Center, NY, Juror: Barbara Nechi, October 2015
Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society 12th Annual National Exhibition, Kenan Center, Lockport, NY, Juror: Jeannie McGuire, October 2014, Honorable Mention Award
Buffalo Niagara Art Association Exhibition, Kenan Center, Lockport, NY, Juror: Coni Minneci, June 2014
Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society Fall Exhibition, Kenan Center, Lockport, NY, Juror: Anne Abgott, October 2013
Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition, 1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts, Juror: Mark Mehaffey, Buffalo, NY, April 2013

SELECT OPEN EXHIBIITONS

Philadelphia Watercolor Society Member Exhibition, Online, Juror: Kathleen Dworak, April 2023, Honorable Mention Award
20/20 Vision: Women Artists in Western New York, Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, NY, Nov. 14 - Aug. 30, 2020
The Artist's Among Us ll - Burchfield Penney, Buffalo, NY, May 2012

PUBLICATIONS

Forever Young Magazine, June 2020, pg. 16 & 17, Author: Christine Smyczynski
American Art Collector, 2016 Juried Competition of New Work, "Paradise", pg. 256, Alcove Media
Niagara Gazette, March 11, 2015, Page 1A - Front, "Northern Reflections" Solo Show Review, Author: Mia Summerson
Gusto - Buffalo News, Week of March 12 - 19, 2015, Page 32, "Northern Reflections" Painting Featured
The Artist's Magazine, December 2013, Page 67, Finalists Abstract/Experimental - "Galaxy", Publisher: F & W Media

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Buffalo Society of Artists, Buffalo, NY - Juried Exhibiting Member
Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society, Buffalo, NY - Signature Member
Pittsburgh Watercolor Society, Pittsburgh, PA - Juried Exhibiting Member
National Watercolor Society - Associate Member
Philadelphia Watercolor Society - Associate Member

GALLERY REPRESENTATION

2012 - 2024 River Art Gallery and Gifts, 83 Webster St., North Tonawanda, NY

2019 - 2020 Expo 68 Gallery, Williamsville, NY

2013 - 2019 1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts, Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY

2014 - 2017 Enjoy The Journey Art Gallery, East Aurora, NY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2021 - Present Deanna Weinholtz Fine Art - Online Art Teacher, www.deannaweinholtz.com

2020 - 2023 Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens - In-Person Workshop Instructor

2020 - 2022 Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens - Online Art Teacher, www.buffalogardens.com

2022&2023 Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Sip & Paint Mother's Day Events - Sold Out

2020 - 2022 Buffalo Society of Artists, Board of Directors - Exhibitions Chair

2018 - 2020 Buffalo Society of Artists, Board of Directors - Membership Chair

2019 - 2020 Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society - Exhibitions Co-Chair

2018 - 2020 Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society - Board of Directors

2019 - 2020 Allentown Art Festival, Buffalo, NY - Judge & Juror of 2020 Festival

2018 - 2019 Buffalo Society of Artists - Education Committee

2018 - 2020 Hyatt's All Things Creative, Buffalo, NY - taught in classroom various workshops watercolor & acrylic

May 2018 Clarence Center Elementary School - Resident Artist - two week program, teach watercolor to grade 1-5

Feb. 2018 Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society - Watercolor demo

2013 - 2020 River Art Gallery & Gifts - Workshops & demo of watercolor & acrylic

2015 - 2017 River Art Gallery & Gifts, N. Tonawanda, NY - Curate & jury new artists & artwork into Gallery/Gift Shop, hang artwork create displays of artisans works

2015 Enjoy the Journey Art Gallery, W. Seneca, NY - various acrylic workshops

1992 - 1998 Designs By Deanna, Bridal Gown & Special Occasion Dress Designer & Dress Maker (Owner), Getzville, NY

1987 - 1990 Sterling Sommer Printing, Graphic Designer, Tonawanda, NY

Where to purchase artwork

Visit one of the exhibitions Deanna's work is shown at (follow schedule on website)

Contact Deanna at FineArt@deannaweinholtz.com or 716-863-6191

Deanna Weinholtz

Photograph by David Moog

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