"Cool Spring Waters" 11x14 Oil EPA by Louise Thies
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"Copper Corner" 12x9 Oil EPA by Louise Thies
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Okay, first things first. If you're not familiar with the late self proclaimed 'Painter of Light' or the self proclaimed 'Light Painter' then you don't get the significance of 'THE Painter of Paint.' The point is, nearly every painter is painting the effects of light. So it's a little ridiculous to dub oneself the 'Painter of Light.' It was a marketing ploy that payed off. 'THE Painter of Paint' TM is also a ridiculous marketing ploy, and Louise Thies is going for the potential marketing windfall when she calls herself 'THE Painter of Paint.' (Notice how that's stuck in your head already?) Just as the 'Light Painter' and virtually every other artist paints the effects of light, every painter paints paint. BUT, Louise Thies is the first, (and therefore has dibs) on the title of 'THE Painter of Paint.' TM
Now, let's get on with it.
About the artist Louise Thies, THE Painter of Paint TM --
Artist's Statement:
"My subjects are diverse -- landscape, still life, and portraiture, usually executed en plein aire, from life or at the very least, studio works aided by those studies. Always, I try to evoke an emotional response from the viewer akin to my own when I first came upon the scene, or when I set up the still life.. Often, I'll aim for a hint of a story in the painting, one which causes speculation from the viewer.
I've painted most of my life, studied with many wonderful artists and made lifelong friends with a few. I would hate to limit myself to one type of subject, as I'm sure my work would suffer and stagnate, let alone drive me insane. My artistic journey will never be complete, for I constantly learn something new. I love this life of an artist. I AM the 'Painter of Paint.' TM" -- Louise Thies
Thies' work has won awards and been in exhibitions all over the United States: Invitational, museum and gallery shows at venues including the Olaf Wieghorst Museum in El Cajon, CA; The Great Plains Art Museum in Lincoln, NE; SAKS Gallery in Denver, CO; Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art in San Antonio, TX; The Strecker-Nelson Gallery in Manhattan, KS; The Southwest Gallery in Dallas, TX; The SouthWind Gallery in Topeka, KS; the San Bernardino Museum in Redlands, CA; and the Rozier Gallery at the Jefferson Landing State Historic Site in MO. Her artwork has graced the covers of books and magazines. Thies is a Signature Member of NOAPS - National Oil and Acrylic Painters' Society, and many other national organizations.
The Early Years Come Full Circle -- Her art habit began in her early childhood in Houston, Texas, when she was consumed with copying the Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck that were on her hand-me-down chalkboard instead of practicing the alphabet. She drew her classmates in Catholic School. She skipped other classes in high school to hang out in the Art room. After passing on a full ride scholarship opportunity to the Art Institute of Houston (because her dad insisted there were already too many starving artists in this world,) she pursued art as a passion, but her careers veered in other directions, until finally coming full circle and colliding. A hobby turned into a full time business when she opened a taxidermy shop in rural Missouri in the early '80's. Her drive to succeed earned her over thirty awards and the title 'Master Taxidermist.' While pursuing a degree in biology, she was required to take a humanities class. With two credits to go, Art Appreciation compelled her to change majors, start over and graduate cum laude with an Art Education degree. She put her teaching career on hold while she lived the life of an artist, creating art, travelling, making friends and meeting collectors while 'working'. For the last fifteen years, she's also etched her artwork on black granite, by hand, for several monument companies and as commissions.
Now, let's get on with it.
About the artist Louise Thies, THE Painter of Paint TM --
Artist's Statement:
"My subjects are diverse -- landscape, still life, and portraiture, usually executed en plein aire, from life or at the very least, studio works aided by those studies. Always, I try to evoke an emotional response from the viewer akin to my own when I first came upon the scene, or when I set up the still life.. Often, I'll aim for a hint of a story in the painting, one which causes speculation from the viewer.
I've painted most of my life, studied with many wonderful artists and made lifelong friends with a few. I would hate to limit myself to one type of subject, as I'm sure my work would suffer and stagnate, let alone drive me insane. My artistic journey will never be complete, for I constantly learn something new. I love this life of an artist. I AM the 'Painter of Paint.' TM" -- Louise Thies
Thies' work has won awards and been in exhibitions all over the United States: Invitational, museum and gallery shows at venues including the Olaf Wieghorst Museum in El Cajon, CA; The Great Plains Art Museum in Lincoln, NE; SAKS Gallery in Denver, CO; Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art in San Antonio, TX; The Strecker-Nelson Gallery in Manhattan, KS; The Southwest Gallery in Dallas, TX; The SouthWind Gallery in Topeka, KS; the San Bernardino Museum in Redlands, CA; and the Rozier Gallery at the Jefferson Landing State Historic Site in MO. Her artwork has graced the covers of books and magazines. Thies is a Signature Member of NOAPS - National Oil and Acrylic Painters' Society, and many other national organizations.
The Early Years Come Full Circle -- Her art habit began in her early childhood in Houston, Texas, when she was consumed with copying the Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck that were on her hand-me-down chalkboard instead of practicing the alphabet. She drew her classmates in Catholic School. She skipped other classes in high school to hang out in the Art room. After passing on a full ride scholarship opportunity to the Art Institute of Houston (because her dad insisted there were already too many starving artists in this world,) she pursued art as a passion, but her careers veered in other directions, until finally coming full circle and colliding. A hobby turned into a full time business when she opened a taxidermy shop in rural Missouri in the early '80's. Her drive to succeed earned her over thirty awards and the title 'Master Taxidermist.' While pursuing a degree in biology, she was required to take a humanities class. With two credits to go, Art Appreciation compelled her to change majors, start over and graduate cum laude with an Art Education degree. She put her teaching career on hold while she lived the life of an artist, creating art, travelling, making friends and meeting collectors while 'working'. For the last fifteen years, she's also etched her artwork on black granite, by hand, for several monument companies and as commissions.
