Artist’s Statement

“The need to be close to nature has always beat in my heart. The song of the birds, the wind rustling the leaves and the sound of the water soothe my soul. I feel safest in the middle of the woods. I’m working on slowing down now, happier and wiser, creating more peaceful yet abstract paintings & spending more time in nature . . . where I belong.”

Biography

Linda Pullinsi is a Phoenix artist who is known for her use of rich, bold color to create uplifting works of art. Her favorite subjects are fish, flowers and all things organic. Pullinsi’s paintings are created in multiple layers of archival watercolors and brilliant acrylics on paper and canvas.

Linda is a juried member of the Arizona Watercolor Association and has served on their board. She has received numerous awards in watercolor and portrait competitions. Her works of art are in corporate collections throughout the United States and in private collections throughout the world.

An encouraging teacher, she is a popular instructor of both children and adults. Her positive nature helps corporate groups to free their creative spirit and express themselves with paint, wonderful for team building!  Linda also leads small watercolor retreats to beautiful locations throughout the Southwest.

Ms. Pullinsi has taught art for several years including running her own art school and teaching at Paradise Valley Community College. She currently teaches at Scottsdale Artists’ School, Terraces of Phoenix, and Sunnyslope Community Center. Linda has been a volunteer with Free Arts of Arizona for the past thirteen years sharing the healing effects of the arts with abused and neglected children and was voted Volunteer of the Year for 2006.