About the Artist
Biography
Meet the Artist... Sandra Hughes
Sandra's interest in art began at an early age and was largely influenced by her curiosity of three small European watercolors of Bruges, which hung over her Grandmother's sofa. The artist described the arched doorways, gates and buildings with very few strokes, directly and confidently. The technique looked effortless and transparency intriguing.
Sandra wanted to step into the paintings and with that said, A desire to express her visual and emotional stimulation through art began. These special sketches are reflected on often and enjoyed as they hang in her home today.
Sandra's knowledge of art has been acquired through many hours of rigorous self study as well as studying with nationally known Artists and painting with instructors in Paris while living there for two years. Sketching in the Louvre, painting in Monet’s gardens and around Paris, fed her desire to describe the beauty around us and prompted her to open a successful gallery in Fernandina in 2003 after returning to the states. Although her preferred medium at that time was watercolor, she also worked in acrylic, pastel and occasionally oil. After 20 years of watercolor, Sandra has transitioned to oils as a means of growth which is vital and ongoing.
Collections of her art can be found around the country, as well as Europe and Asia. She is expressly grateful for the support and encouragement of friends, family and collectors who have contributed to her success and fulfillment. Her husband Bob has recently built a private studio on their property on Amelia Island, which affords her the space and time to be creative in art which feeds her soul.
Influences...John Sargent, Sorolla, Scott,Christensen. Advanced private instruction with Master Landscape artist and
Sandra wanted to step into the paintings and with that said, A desire to express her visual and emotional stimulation through art began. These special sketches are reflected on often and enjoyed as they hang in her home today.
Sandra's knowledge of art has been acquired through many hours of rigorous self study as well as studying with nationally known Artists and painting with instructors in Paris while living there for two years. Sketching in the Louvre, painting in Monet’s gardens and around Paris, fed her desire to describe the beauty around us and prompted her to open a successful gallery in Fernandina in 2003 after returning to the states. Although her preferred medium at that time was watercolor, she also worked in acrylic, pastel and occasionally oil. After 20 years of watercolor, Sandra has transitioned to oils as a means of growth which is vital and ongoing.
Collections of her art can be found around the country, as well as Europe and Asia. She is expressly grateful for the support and encouragement of friends, family and collectors who have contributed to her success and fulfillment. Her husband Bob has recently built a private studio on their property on Amelia Island, which affords her the space and time to be creative in art which feeds her soul.
Influences...John Sargent, Sorolla, Scott,Christensen. Advanced private instruction with Master Landscape artist and
mentor Bill Davidson and his constant encouragement to seek personal higher potential
and honest expression through experimentation. There are several
that have been influential in her watercolors... Sargent, studying with
Alvaro Castagnet, Tony Couch, Judy Wagner and Tony Van Hasselt.
Professional Memberships
Oil Painters of America
American Impressionists Society
Masterworks Bermuda
ARTIST’S STATEMENT ...
Being an early riser, I have time every morning to reflect and thank God for this wonderful gift of passion to express myself through art. For me it is as necessary as breathing and
I am truly grateful for the guidance and direction he gives me. Without my husband’s and family’s undying support and encouragement, I couldn’t begin to accomplish and dream these statements on canvas.
I would like to have my art enjoyed in a way that engages the viewers to understand or participate in the story being told through marks from the brush and maybe play a part in their minds in finishing areas, left deliberately to the imagination. My goal is to paint in a loose manner with as few strokes as possible to describe the scene or thought I have envisioned. Keeping my work fresh
Is one of my primary objectives. I feel my work reflects a contemporary Impressionism in style..
Thank you for visiting my site.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT ...
Being an early riser, I have time every morning to reflect and thank God for this wonderful gift of passion to express myself through art. For me it is as necessary as breathing and
I am truly grateful for the guidance and direction he gives me. Without my husband’s and family’s undying support and encouragement, I couldn’t begin to accomplish and dream these statements on canvas.
I would like to have my art enjoyed in a way that engages the viewers to understand or participate in the story being told through marks from the brush and maybe play a part in their minds in finishing areas, left deliberately to the imagination. My goal is to paint in a loose manner with as few strokes as possible to describe the scene or thought I have envisioned. Keeping my work fresh
Is one of my primary objectives. I feel my work reflects a contemporary Impressionism in style..
Thank you for visiting my site.
