Silent, Oil on canvas, 6 ft x 10 ft, 2013 Since 2011, I have worked with Toni and other Congolese refugees now living in West Michigan. My life collided with these Congolese women when at an event their native dresses trimmed in cowry shells captivated my artistic eye. But I didn’t realize then that these…
Gulls on the Shore joins the permanent collection at Harbor Hospice in Muskegon, Michigan. Gulls on the Shore (ArtPrize 2011 Braving the Wind collection), Pamela Alderman, Watercolor Giclée on paper, 36 x 48 inches, 2011
Don’t miss the sneak preview of Wing and a Prayer at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. The Pre-ArtPrize Show opens on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Like us on Facebook
ArtPrize* ushered my artwork onto a large stage—with 70,000 people visiting the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel where I showcased my work in 2011. But for me, ArtPrize also became a catalyst to discover a hidden gift: an unexplored talent. I learned that I don’t just paint watercolors; I also build healing environments. Florence Nightingale, a…
Wings of Life, Pamela Alderman, Watercolor on paper, 40 x 36 inches, 2013 My ArtPrize 2013 Wing and a Prayer Series celebrates the children within Hope Network. These special children and their families inspire others to rise above adversity and give hope wings. I will be taking the summer off for enjoying family and friends,…
I don’t just paint watercolors; I also build healing environments. Over the last four years, ArtPrize has not only given me an opportunity to exhibit my work on a larger scale—with 70,000 people viewing my work in 2011—but it has also revealed a hidden gift. Come and hear about how I discovered this unexplored talent.…
A friend shared this definition of an artisan: One who uses tools to create beauty.