ABOUT THE ARTIST

Statement
"For as long as I can remember, art has been my passion. My excitement and love for watercolor began 30 years ago and is renewed every day due to the ever-present element of surprise during every painting session. I seek out opportunities to share my skills and knowledge in an effort to smooth the ‘watercolor path’ for others.
I have a broad interest for subject matter and describe my paintings as realistic. The basic technique of watercolor combined with using the paper for ‘white’, excites and challenges me."

Recognition
Bohlman has received more than 60 awards to include 3 Best-in-Show and 10 First Place Watercolor. In addition to juror recognitions, she is the recipient of more than 25 patron’s Purchase Awards and numerous Peoples’ Choice Awards.

From 1972 to 1990, Bohlman traveled extensively participating in an average of 30 juried Art Festivals and exhibitions per year. These include; Laguna Gloria Museum Art Festival, Austin, Texas; Festival of the Arts, (4 years invited artist), Oklahoma City; Crown Center Festival, Kansas City; Coconut Grove Festival, Coconut Grove, Florida.

Background
A native Texan with 2 Cherokee grandmothers, her artistic talent became evident at an early age and was encouraged by family and teachers from elementary school until graduation from High School. In a career span of 33 years, her proficiency in watercolor has been achieved as a result of dedication, an intense desire to learn, and workshops offered by nationally known Watercolorists including Jan Kuntz, Tom Lynch, and Irving Shapiro.

Relevant Information
Well known for candid and informative interaction with audiences during a painting demonstration, Bohlman is a frequent guest artist throughout the North Texas area. Working daily in the studio, she paints Plein Air year round, Texas weather permitting. She is a member of several art associations including the Outdoor Painters Society and is currently serving as President of Ellis County Art Association. She is represented by Visual Expressions Gallery in Cedar Hill, Texas and on the Internet through her personal Website Gallery and other online gallery affiliations. Her work hangs in private and corporate collections in 34 States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Portugal, Germany, Australia and New Zealand.