A
native Dallasite, Cecy Turner received her formal art training at Vanderbilt
University and the University of North Texas, followed by workshops by
over 50 professional artists from across the nation. She is a Signature
Member of the National Watercolor Society, Southwestern Watercolor Society,
Women Artists of the West, Outdoor Painters Society, Plein Air Artists
Colorado, Associated Creative Artists and Texas and Neighbors and has
been a popular lecturer, teacher, juror and demonstrator since 1976. Versatile
in both watercolor and oils, she has designed cards and calendars for
numerous national greeting card companies.
Cecy's work has appeared in American Artist Magazine, Watercolor Magic Magazine, North Light Magazine, Southwest Art Magazine, Art of the West and the book, The Best of Flower Painting. During the past several years she has received the Award of Excellence in the Oil Painters of America National Exhibition, as well as awards in the 80th Annual National Watercolor Society Exhibition, Southwestern Watercolor Society, Plano Art Association, Richardson Civic Art Society Regional Exhibition and the Associated Creative Artists Juried Exhibition.
She has also received the Frank Wright Memorial Award in the American Artists Professional League Grand National Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club in New York City and has been designated as a "Fellow" in this organization. Cecy has also been a Top 100 Finalist in the Arts for the Parks National Competition twice. She was chosen by Southwest Art Magazine as an "Artist to Watch" in their July, 2006, issue.
Artist's Statement: Texture and the effects of light and shadow have become important elements in my paintings.I am fascinated with the glow of reflected light on various surfaces. Painting on location on a regular basis has opened many doors for me. I cannot improve nature, but I can rearrange and simplify it to correspond to what I feel. Traveling abroad has opened up new vistas of color and texture for me. I paint to convey the enjoyment and excitement of what I see.