Mary Gutfleisch 2009

Artist Statement

Like many other artists, I can’t pinpoint the time that I “started” drawing, because this is something that has been going on for quite some time nsow. I just hope you enjoy it as much as I did. The reasoning behind all this varies from project to project, but for the most part, it originates from some selfish desire to create.

Though I am not immune to beautiful landscapes and the wonders of nature, I also like characters, cartoons and expressive figures that tell a story. And though some of my subjects may seem a bit darker in content, I never think of them that way. I have a positive attitude toward tragedy.

As adventurous as I’d like to think I am, my weapon of choice is still watercolors, along with ink, pencil, and the computer.

Bio

Native Minnesotan, Mary Gutfleisch, grew up in a community that was rich in the arts. Not only was she contstantly drawing, but she was also active in the local theater scene while growing up. She continued school at Clumbia College Chicago, studying film and theater, while still stelf-practicing art. She soon went to work on films in Hawaii and has since worked on films such as “The Dark Knight”, “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and TV shows like LOST. After returning to Chicago, she illustrated her first book “Voices From the Chicago Grave”, written by Chicago local Scott Markus.

Currently, she lives and works in Los Angeles as an illustrator and artist. Her other passions include the outdoors; hiking, canoeing, snowboarding, the paranormal, and most any other oddity to be found.

Resume

Lives/Works: Los Angeles, CA
Specialty: Fine art, Illustration, Story Board, Graphic Design
Tools of the Trade: Watercolor, Pen & Ink, Pencil, Acrylic Paint, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro (video & editing), dreamweaver (web design).

Education:

• GED ARTech school of arts and technology
ADDITIONAL COURSES:
• Fine Art Oils (Columbia College Chicago)
• Comics and Graphic Art (Minnesota College of Art and Design)