| Linda Kay Kinnaman Mixed Media Artist |
Originally from South Bend, IN, Linda Kay Kinnaman has lived all over the
world. She found a home in Bartlett, IL in 1990 and enjoys a full life. With
interests in nature, world cultures and art, creating has always been a passion
for Linda. Study of the arts began at a very young age, continued throughout
college and continues today. Areas of study have included ceramics, needle
arts, beading, drawing, decorative painting and printmaking. With such a varied
background, finding the perfect outlet for her talents came recently with the
discovery of assemblage.
Assemblage is 3 dimensional collage that can incorporate just about
anything that can be applied to a base surface. Linda uses wood bases,
including small bird houses and cabinets or shrines, to create one-of-a kind
nature themed shadow boxes that tell a story. Each piece is painted,
decoupaged with her own photography work, and then embellished with all
sorts of collected treasures that she always keeps an eye out for. Her favorite
embellishments are beads, vintage buttons, old jewelry, and interesting quotes
that she finds in her reading. Each piece has a special hidden element or two
that will only be discovered after closer viewing. It is the element of surprise
and unexpected discovery that makes each piece a special joy.
Linda also creates unique jewelry with her photos and the beads she
collects. First collaged pendants or beads are made by transferring photos to a
base material such as glass, wood or mother of pearl. These pieces are then
embellished, painted and sealed with varnish. The beauty of each piece is
enhanced by stringing crystal beads, lamp work beads and natural bead onto
flexible wire or nylon threads to complete each piece. Unique color
combinations and attention to detail is an important part of her work. Each
piece of jewelry is a one of a kind creation.
Education:
University of Indiana at South Bend, South Bend, IN, 1978 - 1980, fine art
studies.
Harper College, Palatine, IL, 1986 - 1987, Associates in Arts - fine arts and
business.
Roosevelt University, Arlington Heights, IL, 1987 - 1988, accounting.
Memberships:
Society of Decorative Painters - 2002 - present
Certification attempt, still life, 2005.
Windy Brushes of Northern Illinois - 2002 - present
Board member - video library 2005, 1st Vice President, Education 2006, 2007,
2nd Vice President, Programs 2008.
Illinois Prairie Painters - 2007 - 2008, 2010
Board member - Hospitality, Asst. Chair 2010
Arts in Bartlett - 2004 - present.
American Crafts Council - 2005 - 2008.
Fine Line Art Center - 2006 - present
DuPage Art League - 2009 - present
Midwest Collage Society - 2010 - present
Galleries:
Current -
Arts in Bartlett, 117 Railroad Ave., Bartlett, IL 60103 (630) 372-4152, www.
artsinbartlett.org
Former -
Ontarioville Art Gallery, 27W285 Devon Ave., Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 837-7484, www.ontariovilleart.com
Dempsey Gallery at the Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 6N158 Crane Road, St.
Charles, IL 60175. (630) 584-9443, www.finelineca.org
Exhibits:
Windy Brushes Members Art Exhibit, Palatine, IL, May 2002 & 2005,
Hoffman Estates, IL, May 2006,2007,2008, 2009 & 2010.
Arts in Bartlett Member Exhibit, Hanover Park Park District, Hanover Park, IL,
March 2006, 2007 & March 2008, April 2008.
Ontarioville Art Gallery, Artist’s Open House, Hanover Park, IL, November 2006
Arts in Bartlett, Fine Arts Fair Preview Exhibit, Bartlett, IL, July 2007, June 2008,
June 2009, June 2010.
The Fine Line Creative Arts Center, Art Inspired by Nature, A Juried Fine Line
Members All Media Show, April - May 2008.
Alphabet Soup: A Mixed Media Melange Work of the Collage Sisthars Collective,
October 2 - November 15, 2009.
Arts in Bartlett Gallery, Barltett, IL Jewelry Trunk Show, February 26, 2010.
Fairs:
Arts in Bartlett Fine Arts Fair, Bartlett, IL, July 2007, June 2008, June 2009 &
June 2010.
Ontarioville Art & Music League, Inaugural Ontarioville Art Fine Art Fair, Hanover
Park, IL, September 2007 & September 2008.
Itasca's Benches on Parade, Itasca, IL, September 2009 & 2010.
Publications:
“The House that Faux Built” by Adrienne van Dooren, 2006, East Cambridge
Press, photos of work on pages 57 & 94.
Awards:
Outstanding Volunteer - Girls Scouts of America, 2003
Bronze Award - Girl Scouts of America, 2004
world. She found a home in Bartlett, IL in 1990 and enjoys a full life. With
interests in nature, world cultures and art, creating has always been a passion
for Linda. Study of the arts began at a very young age, continued throughout
college and continues today. Areas of study have included ceramics, needle
arts, beading, drawing, decorative painting and printmaking. With such a varied
background, finding the perfect outlet for her talents came recently with the
discovery of assemblage.
Assemblage is 3 dimensional collage that can incorporate just about
anything that can be applied to a base surface. Linda uses wood bases,
including small bird houses and cabinets or shrines, to create one-of-a kind
nature themed shadow boxes that tell a story. Each piece is painted,
decoupaged with her own photography work, and then embellished with all
sorts of collected treasures that she always keeps an eye out for. Her favorite
embellishments are beads, vintage buttons, old jewelry, and interesting quotes
that she finds in her reading. Each piece has a special hidden element or two
that will only be discovered after closer viewing. It is the element of surprise
and unexpected discovery that makes each piece a special joy.
Linda also creates unique jewelry with her photos and the beads she
collects. First collaged pendants or beads are made by transferring photos to a
base material such as glass, wood or mother of pearl. These pieces are then
embellished, painted and sealed with varnish. The beauty of each piece is
enhanced by stringing crystal beads, lamp work beads and natural bead onto
flexible wire or nylon threads to complete each piece. Unique color
combinations and attention to detail is an important part of her work. Each
piece of jewelry is a one of a kind creation.
Education:
University of Indiana at South Bend, South Bend, IN, 1978 - 1980, fine art
studies.
Harper College, Palatine, IL, 1986 - 1987, Associates in Arts - fine arts and
business.
Roosevelt University, Arlington Heights, IL, 1987 - 1988, accounting.
Memberships:
Society of Decorative Painters - 2002 - present
Certification attempt, still life, 2005.
Windy Brushes of Northern Illinois - 2002 - present
Board member - video library 2005, 1st Vice President, Education 2006, 2007,
2nd Vice President, Programs 2008.
Illinois Prairie Painters - 2007 - 2008, 2010
Board member - Hospitality, Asst. Chair 2010
Arts in Bartlett - 2004 - present.
American Crafts Council - 2005 - 2008.
Fine Line Art Center - 2006 - present
DuPage Art League - 2009 - present
Midwest Collage Society - 2010 - present
Galleries:
Current -
Arts in Bartlett, 117 Railroad Ave., Bartlett, IL 60103 (630) 372-4152, www.
artsinbartlett.org
Former -
Ontarioville Art Gallery, 27W285 Devon Ave., Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 837-7484, www.ontariovilleart.com
Dempsey Gallery at the Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 6N158 Crane Road, St.
Charles, IL 60175. (630) 584-9443, www.finelineca.org
Exhibits:
Windy Brushes Members Art Exhibit, Palatine, IL, May 2002 & 2005,
Hoffman Estates, IL, May 2006,2007,2008, 2009 & 2010.
Arts in Bartlett Member Exhibit, Hanover Park Park District, Hanover Park, IL,
March 2006, 2007 & March 2008, April 2008.
Ontarioville Art Gallery, Artist’s Open House, Hanover Park, IL, November 2006
Arts in Bartlett, Fine Arts Fair Preview Exhibit, Bartlett, IL, July 2007, June 2008,
June 2009, June 2010.
The Fine Line Creative Arts Center, Art Inspired by Nature, A Juried Fine Line
Members All Media Show, April - May 2008.
Alphabet Soup: A Mixed Media Melange Work of the Collage Sisthars Collective,
October 2 - November 15, 2009.
Arts in Bartlett Gallery, Barltett, IL Jewelry Trunk Show, February 26, 2010.
Fairs:
Arts in Bartlett Fine Arts Fair, Bartlett, IL, July 2007, June 2008, June 2009 &
June 2010.
Ontarioville Art & Music League, Inaugural Ontarioville Art Fine Art Fair, Hanover
Park, IL, September 2007 & September 2008.
Itasca's Benches on Parade, Itasca, IL, September 2009 & 2010.
Publications:
“The House that Faux Built” by Adrienne van Dooren, 2006, East Cambridge
Press, photos of work on pages 57 & 94.
Awards:
Outstanding Volunteer - Girls Scouts of America, 2003
Bronze Award - Girl Scouts of America, 2004
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