Bobbie Bradford, CPSA

Our Southern California flora is a bountiful source of inspiration; Van Gogh’s and O’Keefe’s images inspire me further.

I have used many different “grounds”, starting with archival textured matte boards, usually colored, cold press watercolor paper, archival vellum (Dura Lar ©), Art Spectrum sanded pastel paper, usually colored, and various printers’ supports.  I am very interested in creating texture, or allowing the support to create the texture, in a painterly manner.

I am a Charter member of The Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA); a founding member of D. C. 202-San Diego.  I served on the CPSA NGB as District Chapter Development Director (DCDD) from 1994 to 1999. I earned Signature Status in 1999. 

The singular act of holding the Pencil and placing lines of Color on to my Ground of choice brings me great Joy.