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Amongst Shades of Green |
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Willow Canford Card, 10 1/2 x 4 3/4
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Pink Trio MiTeintes Paper, 7 1/2 x 10
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Flowers Trees Strathmore paper, 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 |
About the Artist
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Helen McLuckie is a self-taught carver/sculptor of wood
for 22+ years. In 2006, she was introduced to other medias and has been
hooked ever since. With much encouragement and support from her husband,
she has competed in shows and has received numerous awards and accolades
for her carvings and art. One of special note: In 1993 at the Artistry in
Wood Show at the Botanical Gardens, Glencoe, IL, Helen received: 1st. Best
of Show, 1st. Stylized/Abstract, 1st. In Natural Wood and 1st. for
Exhibitor's Award. Two records of note were broken at the show. It was a
1st. for a natural wood carving to win Best of Show and a 1st. for a Woman
to win Best of Show. Since 2006, Helen has taken various classes and
multiple workshops that have been offered in her area. In 2009 & 2010 she
studied under Carolyn Freese, a retired H.S. Art Teacher.
Helen is a past member of: Will County Wood Chislers,
IL Valley Carvers, Kendall Art Guild & Plainfield Art League. At present,
she is a member of: Plein Air Painters of Chicago, SW, and Naperville Art
League. She presently exhibits at the Olde Courthouse Gallery in
Yorkville, IL, and Naperville Art Gallery in Naperville, IL, plus various
other galleries and shows throughout the year
2006 Five 1st. Place - Town & Country Art Show, Oswego,
IL
2007 3rd. Place Promenade Arts Festival, Yorkville, IL
2007 Juried in Norris Gallery, St. Charles, IL
2008 HM, Best of Best, Alliance of Fine Art, Oak Brook,
IL
2008 Recipient of Fox Valley Winery, Inc. - Purchase
Award
2008 Two 2nd. place - Town & Country Art Show, Oswego,
IL
2009 HM Naperville Art Gallery
2010 HM Naperville Art Gallery
2010 Juried in Schoenherr Gallery, Naperville, IL
2011 4 HM Naperville Art Gallery
2011 Juried in Schoenherr Gallery, Naperville, IL
2011 Juried in Arkansas Pastel Society 4th. National
Exhibit
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