Paula Bacinski California plein air still life painter, believes that painting is a spiritual act.

Seeking the spiritual in her surroundings, people and events, has been a common thread in all of Paula's endeavors. It has been said that her artwork exhibits a serenity. Her passion for truth in art and life has carried her in many directions, including being a Catholic nun for 12 years! Leaving that lifestyle for personal growth, married and since divorced. Paula's travels are a rich source for her plein-aire paintings.

Paula V. Bacinski's landscapes and seascapes are characterized by luminous color and clarity of tone. Primarily working on location, this Southern California artist uses oils and pastels to celebrate the Light of creation. Paula's love of the outdoors is apparent in her art and contemplative spirit. Her paintings simplify nature's moods in a range of seasons, times of day and terrain's, from Southwest desert sunrises to translucent ocean waves from magnificent roses to the brilliant hues of ripe fruits and wildflowers.

Iridescent blue seascapes, brilliant pink sunsets and translucent orange segments are created byPaula using the finest pastels and oils available. Brushwork or creamy pastels lightly layering one hue over another. The French paper, having a slightly sanded surface, enhances crosshatching and blending.The texture of canvas receives paint in an emotional response to her still lifes and outdoor experiences.

Paula developed her artistic skills in the Los Angeles studio of renowned artist Theodore N. Lukits, a master in oils and pastels.Years of drawing, value studies, composition theory and anatomy classes preceded the discipline of color work and accurate renderings of subjects under various types of lighting. Wanting to pass on the knowledge gained by her years in the Lukits' Academy, Paula began her professional art career both as a teacher and painter.

Paula's ability to project the brilliance of light, form and color make her art a rewarding experience. Her talent and style have gained her many commissions. She is involved in solo and group exhibits in the Western states. Her work can be found in national and international collections, both private and corporate.

Her paintings can be found in the corporate collections of Dean Witter, Ventura and Pasadena, California offices, Cox Cable Corporate Offices, Orange County, California, US Trust, Arco Towers, Los Angeles, California, Torrance Memorial Hospital, Torrance California, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, the Fluor Corporation and in the permanent collection of the Cultural Galleries, Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka and private collections worldwide.

Paula V. Bacinski is signature member of the California Art Club, a member of the Pastel Society of American and Oil Painters of America. Paula has also had articles published in "Southwest Art Magazine" and "Westways".

If you wish to contact Paula V. Bacinski directly, please email her at paulaart1@cox.net