Artist Statement

Ochodnicky Design Studio

Artist Statement

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Last modified: 12/08/11

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Artist Statement

Brenda Ochodnicky returned to her pursuit of visual arts in 2009 after being away for 30-years, involved in her professional career as a business consultant. Her art is inspired by simplicity, realism depicting her subject matter without idealization, and above all by embracing life as it is and not omitting the imperfections. She is also inspired by the works of Andrew Wyeth and Rembrandt; and she respects the Shakers who had a quest for simplicity and perfection as reflected in their fine designs and craftsmanship.

In the mid-1960's Brenda began studying pottery and ceramics (wheel & hand building) and eventually had a small home studio. Her appreciation for Art and being creative were lived out in her professional career as a business consultant and in amateur photography. Brenda is a retired entrepreneur and former owner of CCS Consultants LLC, a firm specializing in business services including business plan writing, and creative services (artistic & writing) including designing logos, brochures, newsletters, marketing materials, and business card design.

Since August 2009 Brenda has been studying under Peggy Smith, who inspires and challenges her to always keep reaching for new levels.

Exhibitions:

	December 2009 - solo exhibition at the Ann Arbor Cat Clinic featuring her feline portraits, and in
	February 2010 her portrait titled Journey was displayed in the ‘Art Noir’ exhibition at the Carnegie Library, Howell.
	May 2010 her pastel, Cherries I, was awarded a blue ribbon at the Kaleidoscope exhibition
	2010 - her 'Self-portrait' 3-D artwork received an honorable mention at the CoBACH Exhibit/Brighton Art Guild member self-portrait project
	October 2010 - 'Eyes for Ewe ' pastel was juried into the Art Harvest exhibition
	May 2011 - 'Study for Brady's Barn' pastel was awarded a 1st place ribbon at the Kaleidoscope juried exhibition.
	October 2011 - 'Brady's Barn' and 'The Broom Shop' were juried into the Art Harvest fine art exhibition.

Training & Education

	Pottery Studies - Ann Arbor, MI
	Pottery Studies - Beale Center, Marysville, CA.
	Glazing Techniques - Beale Center, Marysville, CA
	Drawing/Painting - Peggy Smith, Professional Artist (2009 - present)
	Color Theory - Peggy Smith, Professional Artist
	Acrylic & Collage - Norma Gray/Norma Gray Studio, Michigan

Brenda is a member of the Brighton Art Guild and the founder of Ochodnicky Design Studio.