Artist's Statement
When I paint I feel driven by a higher
power: I lose touch with reality and feel
inspired by something powerful. It's a
feeling unlike any other. It makes me
wonder if there are spirits
at work when I paint.
It's a wonderful feeling.
Watercolor painting feels
exciting
and enlivening. It was a joy to
discover my passion for this art
later in my life. I always look
forward to the challenge of a
new landscape or building..
Coursework in drawing and painting
solidified my love for watercolor.
My studies with Kwan Wu, Hugh
Walkinshaw, Ken Hosmer, Ed
Fenendael, John Tupa (Tucson, AZ)
and Jean Kalin have inspired
and informed my work..
Commissions
2004-2005 Shoal Creek Valley Development Co.
2003 - present: The National Golf Club - Numerous Ongoing Commissions
2002 - 2003: Sandra Ferguson, Judge of Parkville Court-3 Commissions
2002: The National Golf Club of Kansas City-Covered Bridge
2002: Mr. & Mrs. Larry Macey-Graham/Tyler Chapel
2001: Drs. Bob Pevitts & Beverly Byers-Pevitts-Presidentïal
Home
Shows
Watercolor Missouri National 2008
Parkville Jazz & Fine Arts River Jam (Winning First in
Two-dimensional &
People's Choice Awards)
Kansas Watercolor Society 7-State 2001 Exhibition in Wichita, KS.
Parkville Jazz, Blues & Fine Arts River Jam
Art Westport
Prairie Village Art Show
GKCAA Metcalf South Show
Hidden Glen Art Festival
Art @ Park
Professional Memberships
Missouri Watercolor Society
Kansas Watercolor Society
Greater Kansas City Art Association
Awards Received
Three Blue Ribbons-Greater Kansas City Art Association
First Place-Parkville Jazz & Fine Arts River Jam
People's Choice: Parkville Jazz & Fine Arts River Jam
Art Education
Maple Woods Community College
Watercolor Painting Classes with Kwan Wu, Ken Hosmer, Hugh Walkinshaw,
Ed Fenedael, Jean Kalin and John Tupa (Tucson, AZ) and Cathy Johnson
Group Exhibitions
2008: Watercolor Missouri National 2008 Exhibition
2001: Kansas Watercolor Society 7-State 2001 Exhibition
1999 & 2001: GKCAA Blue Ribbon Show
Representation
River's Bend Gallery
201 Main Street
Parkville, MO 64152
816-587-8070
Watercolors by Charlene Madden
7702 N.W. Valley Road
Parkville MO 64152
