ARTIST STATEMENT:

"I invite you to look with clear and open eyes at the art that I have created, and hope that through it I have made a connection with you; and better yet, that it brings a smile to your face..."

My passion for animals and the natural world, and the inspiration I receive from observing, interacting with, and interpreting this world is reflected in my work.

I try to engage the viewer's eye, mind and heart, and to bring a new perspective of the subject, through an interaction of form, subject matter, movement, color, light, and sometimes humor.  Being able to create art of quality brings joy and connectivity to my life, and I try to pass these qualities to those who view my work.

Creativity has a fluidity that transcends boundaries and finds expression in many diverse mediums.  I approach and create my art with this in mind.  I enjoy the mental stimulation and challenges provided by hands-on application and problem solving, a process that is both reflective and still, and active and invigorating for me.  Creating and building is something that I am driven to do, and art is the vehicle that allows me to find form and expression for this inner drive.

ABOUT BECCA:

Collectors in the US and abroad seek Becca's paintings, drawings, limited edition prints and bronzes.  Whatever the subject and medium, her work is instantly recognizable, through a unique richness of detail and depth of understanding of her subject.  Comforatable working in both two and three dimensions, Becca seamlessly moves between traditional bronzes and contemporary works in painting, pastel, and drawing.  Her grasp of detail and proportion combine to make extraordinary works of art that are enchanced by years of experience in seeing with a sculptor's three-dimensional eye.

Becca's public works of art are on display on the East coast and in the Midwestern United States.  Collections such as the Lyric Opera and the Ewing Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri and the Newark Museum in Newark, New Jersey house her work.  In addition to countless private and public commissions, Becca has designed commeorative medallions for presentation to Yehudi Menuin, Count Basie, and the French Bulldog Club of America.  Her art in various media has been selected for many juried art shows and has received numerous awards.

Many organizations have benefited from donations and active participation by Becca:  Dog club fundraisers for breed rescue, Dog health and education, Promotions for children's education, and No kill animal shelters.

Becca lives in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area, where she creates her personal oasis of calm and inspiration, while working to make a welcoming environment for natural wildlife.  Her passsions for gardening, for the natural world, and for her dogs are a continual source of inspiration.  Becca's own French Bulldogs are a favorite subject, reliably adding comic relief and illumination. 

She is an active member of the Mid-America Pastel Society and the National Sculpture Society.