"All artists are creators and illusionists. We create art because we are excited about what we see and think about, be it color, a certain image, a concept, or an idea. As painters we give the illusion of three dimensions on a two dimensional surface. We want to share the excitement of the idea and the process with others, and preserve those images for the future. It's because of these things that I paint. I love the entire process; it is my passion."
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Biography
Irma grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where she learned the value of a strong work ethic in her parents' grocery store. After moving to Texas as a single mom she developed her career with a major airline while working on her college education. Irma completed her bachelor's degree in business administration at the University of Texas at Arlington and continued her education, both formally and informally, as she pursued her interest in the arts.
In January 2000, Irma made an unusual millennium resolution. She decided it was time to reach for her lifelong dream of becoming an artist. After several years of self-teaching, she enrolled in oil painting classes at a local college. That was all it took to hook her on oils and convince her that oil painting was the job she would love best. She pursued many other art classes and continued to paint while working full time, yet, painting on the side was not enough. Irma wanted to reach a higher level in her painting and to share her knowledge by teaching others. Irma retired early from her airline career to paint and study. Irma earned certification as a Fine Art Instructor from the Liliedahl School of Traditional Oil Painting and now teaches and paints full time. She is on the Executive Board for the Trinity Arts Guild and is a member of the Portrait Society of America (PSA), Oil Painters of America (OPA), Professional Artists in North Texas (PAINT), Texas Artists Coalition (TAC), Irving Art Association (IAA), and Arlington Visual Artists Association (AVAA). Irma's art has won awards in several juried competitions including the Mid Cities Fine Artist Association, Trinity Arts Guild, American Airlines' "On My Own Time" show, and was juried to show in several other events. Her work has also been shown at local galleries, coffee shops, restaurants, and other venues in the Dallas and Ft. Worth area.
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