Priscilla Wicker Watercolors

History

My paintings are influenced by my many years working and teaching in graphic design. Composition, color, harmony, and balance work together with type and illustration to tell a story or convey a message in graphic design. The message must be conveyed directly and quickly. I try to give my paintings the directness and immediacy of good graphic design-but by using the muted tones and clear colors that can be achieved in watercolor. I studied art at the University of Dallas and at Allgemeine Gewerbeschule in Basel, Switzerland. The printmaker, Jurgen Strunk, was a major influence in my training. After working as an illustrator/designer at Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Erwin Center of The University of Texas, I spent 30 years teaching in the Visual Communications Department at Austin Community College, where I served as chair and professor. The combination of art and teaching was natural for me. Art enriches our experience and education enables people to build a better life.

Specialties

Focusing on the art of nature I have been painting and drawing with watercolors for twenty plus years. I look for beauty and inspiration in the natural forms around me. Flowers, shells, plants, fossils, and other objects from nature inspire me. I strive to create art that celebrates beauty, color, life, and tranquility. In my paintings I hope to share what I see that is genuine, insightful, and life-affirming. Every artist has their own unique process. I like to let the process of my work show in the final product. Watercolors are a difficult medium to control, but I like to let the painting