Mimi's Art
Simple Works of Beauty to bring you joy and peaceHome and welcome ~ Paintings ~ Prints ~ Photos ~ Commissions ~ Price Estimator
exhibits ~ Classes ~ Reflexology ~ Plein Air Peeks ~ Mimi’s Musings ~ Bio ~ Directions ~ Contact Mimi
Artist's Statement
I
believe that it is our purpose in living to bring more joy, happiness,
and love into the lives of those around us.
painting is just one of the ways in which I attempt to do this.
the common theme of my painting is scenes that bring joy to the viewer... be it a personal memory, a meaningful portrait, or a broader representation of a scene of nature. We have so many things that we deal with in our daily lives that have the potential to evoke stress. My mission is to offer antidotes to that, that will bring moments of joy, and peace, and appreciation for the simpler gifts of life, like splashing in the surf, or napping on the beach on a summer afternoon.
I find personal joy and fulfillment in producing unique, personal, commissioned pieces of art for my clients ...
to be able to understand someone else’s vision for a piece, and to bring that to fruition.
What do I draw? Anything that will sit still long enough to be photographed!
I work primarily in oils, though I also offer renditions in acrylics, pen and ink, pastel, and colored pencil.
What brings you joy? May I capture it on canvas for you? Share it with me now if you like... mimi@mimisart.com
Bio and
Resume
Born in raised in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, I started painting at the age of 13, studying privately with Jeanie Moyer of Moyer’s Art Gallery in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. I followed the art major curriculum at Cedar Cliff High School in Camp Hill. After high school graduation I made the decision, quite significant in hindsight, not to pursue my art professionally. It would remain my personal gift and joy, but not something to become “work” until twenty years later. Oh, misguided youth!
Instead I started college as an Animal Science major at the University of Delaware. In the middle of my sophomore year, I transferred to Gettysburg College, where I later earned my B.A. in Biology in 1982, followed by a year at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg as a candidate for ministry.
Formal education ended for a time, followed by numerous jobs in fundraising, sales, and marketing. Motherhood gave me the gift of my beautiful daughter, Anna.
Art instruction continued privately for 25 years with Jeanie Moyer. More recently, I completed several courses at the Rhode Island School of Design. I continue to learn from the many artist role models and mentors who I meet along life's path.
Additionally I studied for and received certification from the International Institute of Reflexology in the Ingham Method of Reflexology.
Exhibits and gallery showings have included The Marion Wine and Arts Festival (top prize winner), West Falmouth Library Annual Art Show and Sale (West Falmouth), Falmouth Artist’s Guild (Falmouth, MA), Gallery 30 (Gettysburg, PA), Greystone’s Gallery and History Emporium (Gettysburg,PA), Coffee Obsession (Woods Hole, MA), The Faxon Center at the Falmouth Hospital, and Falmouth Community Television (FCTV), and Bellezza Spa (Falmouth, MA.) Clients have included Cape Cod Life publications, the Falmouth Theater Guild, and numerous Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns throughout the country, in addition to private commissions from individuals nationally and abroad.
painting is just one of the ways in which I attempt to do this.
the common theme of my painting is scenes that bring joy to the viewer... be it a personal memory, a meaningful portrait, or a broader representation of a scene of nature. We have so many things that we deal with in our daily lives that have the potential to evoke stress. My mission is to offer antidotes to that, that will bring moments of joy, and peace, and appreciation for the simpler gifts of life, like splashing in the surf, or napping on the beach on a summer afternoon.
I find personal joy and fulfillment in producing unique, personal, commissioned pieces of art for my clients ...
to be able to understand someone else’s vision for a piece, and to bring that to fruition.
What do I draw? Anything that will sit still long enough to be photographed!
I work primarily in oils, though I also offer renditions in acrylics, pen and ink, pastel, and colored pencil.
What brings you joy? May I capture it on canvas for you? Share it with me now if you like... mimi@mimisart.com
Bio and
Resume
Born in raised in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, I started painting at the age of 13, studying privately with Jeanie Moyer of Moyer’s Art Gallery in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. I followed the art major curriculum at Cedar Cliff High School in Camp Hill. After high school graduation I made the decision, quite significant in hindsight, not to pursue my art professionally. It would remain my personal gift and joy, but not something to become “work” until twenty years later. Oh, misguided youth!
Instead I started college as an Animal Science major at the University of Delaware. In the middle of my sophomore year, I transferred to Gettysburg College, where I later earned my B.A. in Biology in 1982, followed by a year at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg as a candidate for ministry.
Formal education ended for a time, followed by numerous jobs in fundraising, sales, and marketing. Motherhood gave me the gift of my beautiful daughter, Anna.
Art instruction continued privately for 25 years with Jeanie Moyer. More recently, I completed several courses at the Rhode Island School of Design. I continue to learn from the many artist role models and mentors who I meet along life's path.
Additionally I studied for and received certification from the International Institute of Reflexology in the Ingham Method of Reflexology.
Exhibits and gallery showings have included The Marion Wine and Arts Festival (top prize winner), West Falmouth Library Annual Art Show and Sale (West Falmouth), Falmouth Artist’s Guild (Falmouth, MA), Gallery 30 (Gettysburg, PA), Greystone’s Gallery and History Emporium (Gettysburg,PA), Coffee Obsession (Woods Hole, MA), The Faxon Center at the Falmouth Hospital, and Falmouth Community Television (FCTV), and Bellezza Spa (Falmouth, MA.) Clients have included Cape Cod Life publications, the Falmouth Theater Guild, and numerous Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns throughout the country, in addition to private commissions from individuals nationally and abroad.
Mimi's Art Mimi Schlichter, Artist
52 North Falmouth Highway (Rte. 28A)
PO Box 113
North Falmouth, MA 02556
Gallery hours by appointment or by chance!
mimi@mimisart.com 508-548-9096
Home and welcome ~ Paintings ~ Prints ~ Photos ~ Commissions ~ Price Estimator
exhibits ~ Classes ~ Reflexology ~ Plein Air Peeks ~ Mimi’s Musings ~ Bio ~ Directions ~ Contact Mimi
Web Services by Sunrise Solutions- Copyright © 1997-2000 Website last updated 9/1/07 Copyright ©Mimi Schlichter