Lea Colie Wight
Artist Statement
"From time to time you notice something unexpectedly beautiful in the most ordinary person; an overlooked corner will tell the story of the people not present; something will tug at you and you take a second look. I hope to provide the viewer with that sort of connection and maybe prompt them to look closer at the world that they pass through. I acknowledge the incredible good fortune I have had to be able to spend most of my time as an artist and I hope to justify it."
Biography
Lea Colie Wight was born in Philadelphia, Pa in 1951. She earned a BFA from The Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 1974. In 2003 Lea discovered Studio Incamminati, an intensive Atelier founded in Philadelphia by renowned artist Nelson Shanks and entered as a student. After completing her studies Lea was invited to join the teaching staff rising to become one of the lead teachers at that school. Lea periodically served as teaching assistant to Nelson Shanks at The Art Students League in New York and has served as lead instructor for various Studio Incamminati workshops as well as her own workshops.
She has been awarded an Honor Award at the Portrait Society of America’s national competition in 2009 and in 2010 as well as a Certificate of Excellence in 2011. Her work has been featured in numerous publications. Lea maintains a studio in Philadelphia as well as in Manasquan, NJ. and teaches workshops throughout the country. She is represented by New Masters Gallery in Carmel, California, among others.
Sunday Morning, 2012
Oil on Linen, 32" x 42"