Regina Willard
“ An eye told what not to see …sees more.” Brian Rutenberg
“As a impressionist painter I’m most intrigued by the movement and rhythm of paint, capturing the constant motion of life surrounding us. My intentions when I paint is to push the oil medium further with expressive marks, using design elements and techniques to create a stimulating visual dialogue. I want viewers to engage in my work with curiosity and wonder.”
Regina’s work centers on subjects such as florals, animals, abstracts and figurative painting. She had exhibited in numerous juried art shows throughout the Ozarks winning Best of Show and Peoples Choice awards. Primarily a self taught painter, Regina is an avid learner. She has benefited from workshops taught by some of the best impressionist painters in the country including Carolyn Anderson, Lori Putnam, Derek Penix, Kevin Beilfuss and Anne Blair Brown. She would consider her style impressionistic with emphasis on brushwork, color harmony and bold intention.
" When I paint I want to give something of myself whether it be a form of emotion or intentional feeling by way of a color or a mark made.”
She currently resides in West Plains ,Mo with her husband Jason of 32 years and teaches regularly at her studio gallery
