ARTWORKS BY ALEXIS
Gwendolyn Alexis Richard
My art, particularly my most recent paintings, combine my love of florals with various elements of design, through loose flowing brush strokes and includes the diversity humankind offers, represented through colorful expressions. This Artworks by ALEXIS site provides information about shows, exhibitions, images of my most recent paintings and reveals a glimpse of my artistic journey from dream to realization.
ARTIST BIO
Born and raised in New Orleans, Gwen’s pursuit of her passion for the arts, was supported and nurtured significantly, when she received a full scholarship to Xavier University. There, she obtained degrees in Art Therapy and Fine Arts. In the years that followed, Gwen worked as a Therapeutic Art Specialist with mentally and physically disabled children and adults. During this same time, she completed many murals and also worked as a contributing cartoonist/illustrator for Crescent City Parent Magazine in New Orleans. Currently, Gwen is the Community Development Director for the Acadiana Center for the Arts, administering state, local and privately funded arts grants programs for Acadiana. In her spare time, Gwen enjoys creating contemporary fresh floral designs, which is the catalyst for her current series, Sisters of Flora.
"I rarely sketch on paper before painting. I like to paint in an unrestrictive fashion, repositioning my subject, if needed, to reflect my mood, my environment, or the current thoughts invading my brain." Gwendolyn Alexis Richard
Finishing Up
My paintings are created from one thought, one beginning idea, evolving over time, directly onto the canvas, sometimes, but not usually referencing a sketch or study. Once completed, the painting is open to interpretation, intended to evoke feelings, conjure up emotions relevant to the private thoughts of the viewer.
CONTACT ME
Thank you for viewing my artwork! I am happy to answer any inquiries concerning my original acrylic paintings. Please feel free to leave me a message using the email below.
