Linda Hanks :: Artist Biography

I grew up in a small Southern town where I watched the art of painting at my mother’s knee. I watched her paint a large oak tree in winter and was in awe at her ability to make it look real. As I grew, music became an important part of my life with piano, clarinet, and saxophone being the avenue of concerts, jazz bands and orchestras. I became interested in science and math in high school and decided that if I wanted to feed myself regularly, I should pursue one of those interests. I went to college, majored in microbiology, married, and worked in microbiology until my daughters were born. I raised my children, divorced and in the process, discovered painting. For me, painting is a very spiritual endeavor and I approach each piece with an eagerness to translate thoughts and feelings on canvas. Each time I go into my studio, it’s like going into a microbiology laboratory. I experiment with different approaches in starting a painting, color combinations, paint application, brush sizes, and brush types…depending on the subject.

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