Lewka Z Cims

I use traditional materials to draw and paint. I enjoy the versatility of acrylic paints and use both brushes and palette knives to create landscape paintings on different size canvases.
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I started my artistic endeavors as a musician, earning my Bachelor of Arts degree in music. I then later complemented my education with additional classes in painting, drawing, color theory, composition, and photography at both the SMFA and deCordova Museum,  and with local artists. I live and exhibit in the New England area.
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I find that my style of painting is an improvisational experience, somewhat similar to music. I start with an idea and embellish it as I paint. As it develops, I am able to see the landscape a little more clearly in my mind than what is on the canvas. This restructuring of the subject guides me throughout the painting process, allowing me to find a vision that goes beyond the initial viewing of the subject matter. As ideas flow, the painting is shifting, and the final vision is unfolded when I feel it is complete.

Bachelor of Arts - Music
Course work at School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston(SMFA), DeCordova Museum, private study with local artists

Juried Solo or Joint
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April 8th - May 8th, 2016: "Blue Minded", The Walsingham Gallery, Newburyport, MA.
Oct. 1st - Dec. 4th, 2013: The Blue Glass Cafe, John Hancock Tower, Boston, MA.
March 1st- March 31st, 2012: Small Group Show: "Landscape", Concord Art Association, Concord, MA.
Oct. 1st - Oct. 30th, 2011: Solo show: "Sanctuary", Acton Memorial Library in Acton, MA.
June 23rd - Aug. 31st, 2011: Solo show: "From Field to Forest", Hudson Town Hall in Hudson, MA.
May 1st - May 31st, 2011: Solo show: "From Field to Forest", Concord Free Public Library in Concord, MA.
Nov. 6th - Dec. 31st, 2010: Joint show: "Painting and Hand-weaving", Gleason Library with Nancy Kronenberg in Carlisle, MA.
Oct. 3rd - Oct. 30th, 2010: Solo show: Floral Arts of Westford Gallery in Westford, MA.
July 3rd - Aug. 27th, 2010: Solo show: "Shade and Light", Owen Smith Shuman Gallery in Groton, MA.
May 1st - May 31st, 2009: Solo show: Reuben Hoar Library in Littleton, MA.

Juried Large Group
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2013 Westford Floral Arts Spring Show
2012 Westford Floral Arts Winter Show
2004 - 2010 Hudson Arts Alliance Spring and Fall Art Exhibits
2004 Amherst Art Show
2004, 2009 Westford Regional Art Show
2004, 20...