Pharr Schulenburg - Still Lifes


Still Lifes	Figures	About the Artist	Cape Cod View June 2007	American Art Collector



Anjou Study Oil on Panel Image Size 12 x 9 Framed 20 x 17 $1,200


Sunshine Oil Image Size 12 x 12 Framed 20 x 20 $1,300


Sun on Plums Oil Image Size 16 x 16 Framed 22 x 22 $1,650


Pear on Angled Plate Oil Image Size 12 x 12 Framed 20 x 20 $1,300


Green Bowl II Oil on Panel Image Size 12 x 12 Framed 18 x 18 $1,300


Warm Peach Mixed Media on Panel Image Size 24 x 24 Framed 30 x 30 $3,000


Iris Oil on Canvas Image Size 30 x 30 Framed 32.5 x 32.5 $3,900


Peach Mixed Media on Wood Image Size 36 x 36 Framed 37.25 x 37.25 $4,500


Five Pears Oil on Panel Image Size 24 x 24 Framed 30 x 30 $2,800


Plated Anjou Oil Image Size 10 x 8 Framed 16 x 14 $1,050	Cream Tulips Oil Image Size 12 x 12 Framed 20 x 20 $1,200


Single Peach Oil Image Size 6 x 6 Framed 12 x 12 $800	Brightly Oil on Canvas Image Size 30 x 30 Framed 34 x 34 $3,500


Pink Bunch Oil on Panel Image Size 12 x 12 Framed 20 x 20 $1,200	White Bunch Oil on Canvas Image Size 24 x 24 Framed 26 x 26 $2,750

Pharr Schulenburg attended The University of the Arts, The College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she graduated valedictorian and received several merit awards and grants including the Beitzel Award for Excellence. She received her BFA in 1990. Pharr also attended Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania, where she graduated as an Alden Scholar. She received her BA in psychology in 1983. During the '90's Pharr worked as an Art Director for Goward, a Chatham based agency, and Eymer Design in Boston creating annual reports, identity programs, collateral/retail material and packaging systems. Honors include Desi Award and the American Express HR Award. Pharr has been pursuing painting full time since 2001. She shares a studio with her husband Paul.

Artist's Statement:
It is the sunlight. Strong or soft that draws me to a subject. The way the sunlight affects the subject, that is where the interest and beauty is for me.

I have a deep interest in the substructure and composition. Even though my work is expressive and loose in application, there is an underlying structure that must be strong.

I start with a drawing (charcoal) of the most basic elements of composition and build from there. That structure must be accurate or intentionally inaccurate, anything in between won't work. You make a mark with intention and energy. If is right, great. if not, wipe it out and start again. I don't try to adjust or manipulate it to make it work.

I explore the way the paint is applied. Directly or in layers. Very thick or just light washes. I love the beauty of the paint in itself. The texture is so luscious. Color is an amazing thing that I can't image every tiring of .... I use a limited palette and that holds more than enough challenges and discoveries for me.

I try to play with edges. Sometimes things are sharp and defined with the knife and other times I diffuse the edges. It really is playful for me.

I try to create work that expresses how I view the world or subject. My goal is create a piece that embodies some of the beauty that has captured my attention.

Painting is an integral part of each day. Being an artist deeply affects the way I see the world.

I view myself as a student of and in life. I will keep exploring and pushing to see what I can create.