“To capture the spirit of the southwest is the object of my art journey. The sparkling reflections on water and dancing patterns of light and shadow on rugged mountains excite me and keep my brush moving.”
Bio
Linda Pullinsi fell in love with the Southwest during a visit at age 14 having grown up in Minnesota. Drawn to the incredible light, fragrant orange blossoms, and mountains, she moved to Arizona for college.
Like many artists Pullinsi began in graphic design but soon moved to creating fine art and teaching others to create. Linda has taught art for 30 years all over the valley of the sun and including for Scottsdale Artists’ School for the past 18 years and as a mentor and professional teaching instructor for Free Arts for Abused Children of AZ for over 25 years.
Her art has evolved many times over the years and currently Ms Pullinsi paints mostly oil landscapes often from life outdoors. You will find her
hiking, camping, and painting all over the Southwest or in her studio at Cattletrack Art Compound in Scottsdale. Linda’s work has been showcased in Phoenix Magazine and Redbook, and her work is in collections throughout the world. She continues to evolve and support
her community.
Memberships
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona
National Watercolor Society
Arizona Watercolor Association
Arizona Artists Guild
Gold Canyon Plein Air Painter & Sketchers
Arizona Plein Air Painters
Oil Painters of America
American Impressionist Society
Awards & Shows
2020 Be The Light Group Show, First Studio
2019 OPA Sedona Paint Out, First Place
2014 Growing Up A Girl, solo show at Gallo Blanco, WFWS show in New Mexico
2012 Award of Merit, AZ Watercolor Association Fall Juried Show
2011 Governor’s Award for Outstanding Mentor.
2010 Solo Show University Club Phoenix Arizona
2009 Arizona Watercolor Association Spring Juried Show, Merchant Award, Arizona Artists Guild Spring Juried Show
2008 Arizona Watercolor Association Fall Juried Show, Arizona Artists Guild Fall Juried Show, Solo Shows at Zest Spirited Dining and Salon
Estique in Phoenix
2007 Art Detour 19 at The Floor Studio, Phoenix, Arizona
2006 Volunteer of the Year Free Arts of Arizona
