HAC Member Since: 2005
(707) 786-9321

Retiring from the field of education in 1998, I chose to take the journey into the world of the fine arts using watercolor as my choice of medium.Painting gives me a fresh and in-depth perspective while looking and people, places, objects and form. I enjoy painting whatever catches my eye-be it the color, subject matter, or design. The inspiration to paint comes from the continual challenge for personal and artistic growth. Our world is ever changing, and each painting is a record of a moment in time. Whether preserving a local landscape, recording my travels, or capturing an interesting composition, I enjoying sharing with the viewer my interpretation and style through each piece of art I create.Locally I have exhibited and won awards at the Redwood Art Association show, Humboldt Co. Fair, have shown at The Ship’s Inn, Eureka, and was a partner in the Irish Roots show at the Ferndale Arts Gallery.I am a member of the Redwood Art Assn., Representational Art League and the Humboldt Arts Council.

sbecker@reninet.com

I create art that illuminates the text and context with whimsical figures, carefully crafted and researched designs, and a rainbow palette.

I work in watercolor and acrylic paints, colored pencil, ink, and digital mediums, and dabble in many others.

My work includes landscape paintings, story and poetry illustration, murals, interpretive signs, personalized wedding certificates, greeting cards, event posters, responsible business graphics.

Position: Over 35 years multi-generational and multicultural educator of visual and language arts, community and environment.

Inspiration: Waters, Rocks, Fauna, Flora, Sky... This surprising planet, our home.