Linda J. Steine grew up in La Crosse, and continues to call “Gods Country”home. Landscapes are her favorite painting topic; the bluffs and rivers of the region can be found in many of her paintings. She paints in all mediums, oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media.
Linda completed her B.S. Degree in Art in 2002, and her Masters in Education and Professional Development in 2007 at UW-La Crosse. She has been accepted into national competitions, and is an award-winning artist. Linda teaches painting workshops, and classes throughout Wisconsin. “Teaching,” states Linda, “forces me to grow as an artist as I learn new techniques to teach my students, who in turn teach me with their willingness to learn and grow through art."
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As an artist and a life long member of the La Crosse Community, Linda feels it is important to give back to the community through helping various organizations by donating her time, and her paintings. When the YWCA approached her about their fundraiser, she was honored to be asked to participate in the 2008 YWCA GardenFest. Choosing her subject matter for this event was easy. GardenFest is all about gardening, one of Linda’s passions, and Linda’s favorite flower is the Purple Cone Flower. Linda’s inspiration for painting flowers close-up and bigger then life came from Georgia O’Keefe. The donated painting is a watercolor, featuring a close-up of the Purple Cone Flower, along with the complimentary yellow Daisy. The watercolor technique used to create this painting includes the use of a limited palette and salt, which gives the painting an abstract quality. In addition to this painting, Linda is creating a series of watercolor paintings of flowers indigenous to the area to compliment the donated painting. These paintings will be on display and for sale at GardenFest along with others in a variety of media, including oil and acrylic, all revolving around a gardening theme.
Linda's Web site: http://lsteineart.tripod.com |
Purchase Official YWCA GardenFest Posters
All of the YWCA GardenFest posters will be available for sale at GardenFest
- Official YWCA GardenFest Poster $20.00
- Shipping and Handling (if purchased by mail) $10.00
Send Order Form & check for $20.00 per poster + $10.00 for Shipping and Handling to:
YWCA GardenFest Poster 3219 Commerce Street La Crosse, WI 54603 Checks should be made payable to YWCA of the Coulee Region |
