Sandra Flood II Painter USA 1955

Sandra Flood Painter USA 1955
Sandra Flood is a contemporary American artist primarily known for her figurative oil paintings, characterized by a subtle yet profound emotional charge. Her work is distinguished by a "less is more" approach, employing defined forms and a desaturated color palette.
Artistic Profile and Style
Figurative Approach: She specializes in portraits and human figures, though she also paints landscapes and animal portraits, particularly of dogs such as greyhounds.
Technique: She is a self-taught painter who works mainly with oil on linen, canvas, and paper. Her compositions often isolate figures against flat, minimalist backgrounds.
Influences: Her style has been influenced by great masters such as Egon Schiele, Lucian Freud, Edgar Degas, and James Whistler.
Recurring Themes: In addition to human figures, she has explored series featuring pianos and ballet dancers (the latter inspired by Degas).
Career and Awards
Early Years: She began her career in the 1980s in a studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania.
Exhibitions: She has exhibited her work in galleries in Chicago, Philadelphia, Texas, and New York. Her works are part of international private collections in cities such as Zurich, Hong Kong, and Manhattan.
Notable Works: Some of her pieces include "The Girl From Aberdeen," "Blue Maia," "Looking North," and "Inside Out."
Personal Life
She currently resides in Frenchtown, New Jersey, in a 160-year-old house with her husband, Michael, a carpenter, and their dogs. Over the years, she has shared her life with several rescued dogs, a theme she frequently reflects in her publications and artwork.
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