Linda has drawn, painted, and designed most of her life, with lessons starting at the age of five. She worked in theatre scene shops in college, building and painting sets. She earned her BA in Studio Art from ASU with an emphasis in photography and drawing. She is the Vice President/Secretary for the Portrait Artists of Arizona, a member of the Arizona Artist’s Guild, the Douglas Art Association, the Gilbert Visual Art League, and juried member of the Arizona Art Alliance and Portrait Society of America. Linda teaches art classes for the City of Chandler and volunteers at her daughter’s school in the Art Masterpiece program. She also works part-time as a free-lance digital illustrator. She is married, with five children and two grandchildren.
I have just reduced my prices, some by as much as 50% until the economy picks up. The following table is a very rough estimate. Prices are completely negotiable and dependent on your needs. Prices are for one subject. Additional subjects in a painting are discounted 20% from what they would cost in a painting alone, including pets.
| 11×14″ Head |
16×20″ Head & Shoulders |
18×24″ Head to Waist |
24×30″ (or 36″) Head to Thigh |
30×40″ Full Length |
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| Charcoal | $150 | $250 | $400 | $500 | n/a |
| Pastel | $250 | $400 | $750 | $1000 | n/a |
| Oil | $500 | $1000 | $1500 | $2500 | $4000 |
If you are interested in commissioning a portrait, or have any questions, please contact me at llfoxart[at]yahoo.com
I won’t be teaching classes at the Chandler Community Center this summer. Send me an email if you are interested in private lessons. I plan to teach open studio classes for the city in the fall. I have a pastel of Rosie at the Arizona Artist’s Guild building until May 21. I have several paintings on display at the Arizona Art Alliance Gallery at 9079 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale AZ until July 31. I have a painting up for auction at http://www.thebrighamgalleries.com/ And I have paintings of chickens for sale at Houg Ranch Feed and Tack in Chandler.
My oil painting, “Mrs. Duke” was accepted into the Glendale Fine Arts annual show at the Fruit Packing Shed at Sahuaro Ranch Park.
Spring classes in Chandler start March 31, April 1 and 2. If you plan on signing up, please do it now! I will not be teaching classes this summer due to my son’s health. We may be planning for a third heart transplant at UCLA. For info, see charliesheart.org
My painting, “Rosie and Mist” has been accepted into the Scottsdale Artist’s School annual Best and Brightest Show in February.
I have two paintings in Sundust Gallery’s “Holiday Colors” show in Mesa. The opening reception is Friday, Dec. 11, 6-9pm and open to the public.
I have decided to reduce my prices on commissioned artwork for a while until the economy picks up. Some are reduced as much as 50%. I’m also happy to negotiate, so it doesn’t hurt to ask.
Had a fun Saturday at the Gallery in Douglas, AZ, Dec 5. I took my daughter to sell her knitted hats and scarves at the annual craft show. It was cold out, so her wares were very popular.
My fall classes have ended at the Chandler Community Center and Tumbleweed Center. I’ve had a great group of students, many that I hope to see again in classes in January.
I recently became Vice President/Secretary of the Portrait Artist’s of Arizona. I look forward to serving the wonderful portrait artists in our group. We’re excited about the coming year. We have a demonstration by master artist, David Leffel, in March, and our first membership show in November.
I won second place for oils in the Gilbert Visual Art League’s annual show at the Gilbert Historical Museum November 14 – December 5.
I did two portrait painting demonstrations at the Arizona State Fair. I had a wonderful time meeting people and creating art. My daughter won a first place ribbon for her penguin painting AND a buyer as well. I’m very proud of her. I got a 4th place and honorable mention.
I was one of 5 winners of the WetCanvas t-shirt design contest!
I had a wonderful time at the Joshua Fallik workshop at Scottsdale Artist’s School. Joshua is a wonderful teacher, and very poetic. It was an honor to go as a scholarship recipient.
I had a great time doing a demonstration for the Portrait Artist’s of Arizona on Sept 26. We have a great group with some amazingly talented and accomplished artists.
http://www.portraitartistsofarizona.org/paoa_calendar_id4.html
The exhibit at the Ethel Berger Center in Sierra Vista came down on Sept 28.
Fall classes have started for Chandler, AZ. Tuesday mornings are Open Studio Drawing and Painting at the Tumbleweed Center. In October, I am offering a beginning Oil Painting class on Thursday nights and Open Studio Drawing and Painting on Tuesday nights at the Community Center. See their website for more information.
http://www.chandleraz.gov/Content/adult-teen-classes.pdf
I was awarded “Artist of the Month” at the September meeting of the Arizona Artist’s Guild with this painting of “Rosie and the Goose”
Just got the news – no awards for my portraits, but my friend, Jean Hildebrandt won first place for dry media with a beautiful portrait of her daughter. Congratulations Jean!
The Richeson 75 Portrait Exhibition at the Richeson School of Art and Gallery in Kimberly, Wisconsin opens on Friday, August 7. Two of my portraits are included, “Mrs. Duke” and “Rebecca.” The website has the portrait gallery online now at
http://www.richeson75.com/portrait/index.html
Houg Ranch Feed and Tack in Chandler now has some of my chicken pictures for sale.
If you are headed for southern Arizona, I have an ongoing solo exhibition at the Ethel Berger Center in Sierra Vista, mainly still-life and animals. The Gallery in Douglas also has several of my pieces up for sale. (They have some great buys there. I especially like the ceramics!)
I am preparing for fall classes for the city of Chandler. They will be offering “Drawing and Painting Open Studio” on Tuesday mornings at the Tumbleweed Center and Tuesday nights at the Community Center. Also, Oil Painting on Thursday nights for beginners and experienced students at the Community Center.
Jul 3, 2009
My son, Brad, went with me to Sierra Vista in southern Arizona to hang 13 pastels and oils in the Ethel Berger Center.
May 7, 2009
For some interesting challenges and a chance to meet other artist’s online, try out the Artist’s Network. I did the 5 object challenge and won a $50 gift certificate to North Light Books! It had to have a candle, key, feather, pen and scarf.
http://forum.artistsnetwork.com/Home/tabid/53/view/topics/forumid/23/Default.aspx
Apr 30, 2009
I won an award of merit at the the Arizona Artist’s Guild’s Spring Show for “Lost Marbles.”
I attended the Portrait Society conference in Reston, VA. It was wonderful! So many portrait artists in one place, and some of the very best in the field. I had a great time and learned so much! Got to see my friend/teacher David Kassan, who gave me a critique of one of my paintings. His painting won first place in the competition. I also got to explore Washington DC with my sister, Barb. We had some good German food and a fun moonlight monument trolley tour.
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