Artist Statement – Linda H. Feinberg
All images in my galleries are the original work of Linda H. Feinberg and are for sale through this website. They are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.
I began the study of art later in life (in my 50’s) while running my own home-based business (Z-Best Bookkeeping) in Manchester, NH. I had been writing for over 20 years by that time (many poems and articles published), my children were grown, and I was looking for another creative challenge. My husband encouraged me to take art classes and try something new.
As a poet I create visual images and emotions with words. As an artist, I try to connect with the essence of the image aesthetically and spiritually. I work in acrylics, pen and ink, colored pencil, watercolor and oil pastel. Locally I have taken classes with Jeanne Lachance, Kim Roth, Cameron Bennett, and other wonderful teachers. I am inspired by hiking in our beautiful state as well as by the verses and images from our Ta’nach (Bible - Torah, Prophets, Writings) and liturgy.
I sold my bookkeeping business in April of 2011 and I am continuing my art studies. I am actively working with acrylic paints now, focusing on landscapes and thoroughly enjoying my retirement. I spent 8 weeks in Israel during the winter of 2012, traveling and volunteering. I’ve continued with my writing as well, putting up new work on my blog: http://avisiblevoice.blogspot.com
My husband, Joe Smiga, is an author and I have had the privilege of supplying photos for the covers of many of his books. He has a website at: http://www.joesmiga.com/ and a blog: http://www.smigawritesabout.blogspot.com/
“Express the spirit through what you paint”
Gu Kai Zhi (345-406 C.E.)