A touch of Mascara
Saundra Newman
United States (US)
International Exposure
Experienced Artist
In the Press
Award Winning
I Love going on 'Safari" and finding people who are unaware and to show their inner soul.
Born and raised in Maryland, Saundra Newman began honing her skills at an early age. She won awards for her work as early as high school. Although her creative spirit always burned fiercely within her, it wasn't until later in life that Newman embraced her true passion for artistic expression. Saundra went on to win many prestigious awards in the Palm Beach Watercolor Society, the Gold Coast Watercolor Society, the Florida Watercolor Society, Southern Watercolor Society, and Plantation Art Guild. She won several Best In Show, First Place, Second Place, Emerging Artist and Merchandise Awards. Her work was selected to be shown In the Coral Spring Museum Show. Her work was shown in the Troika Gallery in Easton, Maryland. The artist enjoys experimenting with new techniques, mediums, and materials, as she pushes the boundaries of her own artistic capabilities. Saundra started with watercolors and over time has moved on to acrylic on canvas.
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In the realm of art, there exists an ephemeral connection between creator and subject. It is through the artist's eyes, skillfully honed over time, that emotions transcend the limitations of mere brushstrokes. In this evocative pursuit, Saundra Newman has managed to master the art of capturing the profound and intricate emotions held within the figures that grace her canvases. Newman is an artist renowned for her ability to breathe life into her subjects and she possesses an uncanny talent to illuminate the profound depths of human sentiment.
With each delicate stroke of her brush, she explores the subtleties and complexities that define emotions, inviting viewers on an immersive journey into the realm of the human psyche. Through her paintings, Newman captures a myriad of emotions, each imbued with a unique essence. In her depiction of joy, radiant bursts of color and vibrant brushwork dance across the canvas. The figures speak to the viewer. One cannot help but be captivated by the infectious laughter or the genuine smiles that emanate from the canvas, as if the joy has transcended the two-dimensional plane.
Conversely, when tackling sorrow or melancholy, Newman's strokes speak volumes. The artist deftly portrays a myriad of human experiences: the gentle downturn of a mouth, the lowering of eyes, or the slight hunch of a figure's shoulders, which all contribute to an overwhelming sense of grief. Newman harnesses the power of color and composition to evoke empathy, coaxing viewers to confront these emotions head-on and delve into the depths of their own vulnerability. Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of Newman's work lies in her ability to capture the moment.
The more nuanced emotions, the ones that dance on the periphery of our consciousness, are brought to life in captivating clarity. Love, longing, yearning—the intangible sentiments that often elude definition—are unraveled upon the canvas. In the artist's hands, these delicate emotions manifest themselves in a symphony of hues and textures, creating an ethereal connection between the viewer and the painted figures. Experimenting with new techniques, mediums, and materials, she pushes the boundaries of her own artistic capabilities.