November 2002

Heidi Sobanja

From the Artist

In my youth I studied with several teachers at the Grand Marais Art Colony.  I was also guided by several instructor/painters at North Hennepin Community College where I received my Associates Degree in Graphic Arts.   I continue to learn and grow as a painter by continuing to paint.

When Painting, I allow the idea to transform itself.  It's rare for me to paint with a clear understanding of the finished product, this allows me to relax into the art.  I hope to paint the emotional/spiritual side of the landscape, which is more important to me than reproducing the visual reality.

In the process of the painting I am immersed in the part of myself that is free.  When I allow the work to come forward and do not control it with thinking, then I am successful.

...and color, I let that aspect of the work do its own magic.

With Gratitude