Kristi Grussendorf's work tends to be more impressionistic than realistic, being more concerned with mood, variety & the quality of paint. The goal is to share the magic of watercolor with her viewer. If all the information is given, there’s nothing left for the viewer to do so Kristi’s “less is more” approach is designed to engage the viewer in the process. Her landscapes/cityscapes tend to have figurative elements & usually incorporate a full range of value. When deciding what to paint, shape patterns & rhythms take precedence over specific subject matter. Occasionally, Kristi enjoys experimenting with other water media, using the opacity of gouache & acrylic to enhance transparency.
Kristi has spent an incredible amount of time in the studio drawing from the live model & many of the landscapes were done "en plein air". Being able to draw is essential & she continues to practice on a regular basis. Having said that, though, “an interesting line is more important to me than an accurate one!”
Kristi admits to a bit of stubbornness in also shaping her desire to paint with watercolor. She has watched as many fine artists switch to oils in order to make a living. For whatever reason, oils have more credibility in this country’s art market. She’s committed to being a student of watercolor for the time being and is an active signature member of the Utah Watercolor Society having served in several leadership roles. Kristi also holds signature status in the Wyoming Watercolor Society, the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, the National Watercolor Society and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. As a lifelong learner, her passionate relationship with watercolor continues to grow & change. “If I'm lucky, this challenging & rich medium will continue to surprise, delight (& frustrate) me for a very long time!”
Kristi has spent an incredible amount of time in the studio drawing from the live model & many of the landscapes were done "en plein air". Being able to draw is essential & she continues to practice on a regular basis. Having said that, though, “an interesting line is more important to me than an accurate one!”
Kristi admits to a bit of stubbornness in also shaping her desire to paint with watercolor. She has watched as many fine artists switch to oils in order to make a living. For whatever reason, oils have more credibility in this country’s art market. She’s committed to being a student of watercolor for the time being and is an active signature member of the Utah Watercolor Society having served in several leadership roles. Kristi also holds signature status in the Wyoming Watercolor Society, the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, the National Watercolor Society and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. As a lifelong learner, her passionate relationship with watercolor continues to grow & change. “If I'm lucky, this challenging & rich medium will continue to surprise, delight (& frustrate) me for a very long time!”
The Logan Artists' Gallery will be teaming up with the Bridger Folk Music Society in welcoming Dar Williams concert-goers to the Bullen Center on 2/23/2018. The gallery will be open for the concert. So come early, and see what our local artists are doing and Kristi Grussendorf's opening by visiting the gallery.
You won't want to miss this rare opportunity! An artist with Dar's accomplishments doesn't make it to little Logan very often.
1/25/2018 - $15 students tickets now available for the Dar Williams reading and performance on 2/23. Student ID will be required at the door. http://www.bridgerfolk.org/
