Britnie's profile
Britnie Walston is a versatile artist and photographer, capturing energy through bold color, movement, and texture. As a result, she strives to make the painting an experience for the viewer. The use of exaggerated brushstrokes and abstract color give her paintings life and voice. Her landscapes and abstract work consist of a variety of unconventional techniques to capture the elements portrayed. One of the most used techniques in her abstract paintings, is the method of mixing each individual color using acrylic paint, floetrol, silicone, and water. Together, they create “cell like” forms.
Britnie also achieves different designs and textures using household objects such as strainers, straws, and frosting spatulas. She aims to depict the emotions of liberation (“set free”) and freedom (“being free”). As a child who grew up around the Chesapeake Bay on the Eastern Shore, her work as a whole, is inspired by nature and portrays the absence of human presence, bringing out the personality of nature itself, while providing the viewer the opportunity to escape and appreciate all the beauty that surrounds us.
As an artist, she has over 15 years of professional experience and knowledge of traditional painting, drawing, photography, and graphic design. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Goucher College (2013), a private liberal arts college, which provided her with a versatile knowledge of techniques, materials, and subjects. In the spring of 2009, Britnie also participated in studio painting classes at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her experience in the art industry continues to grow through research and self-teaching.
While in college, she majored in studio art studying art history, and a variety of fine art subjects including painting, sculpture, and printmaking. She received a fine and performing arts scholarship and had the pleasure of exhibiting her work in a solo art show in 2012, followed by a collaborated art show in 2013. In the summer of 2012, Britnie also studied abroad in Greece, studying Greek mythology, exploring historical sites, architecture, and museums with the University of Maryland College Park. Her studies also included independent art studies and critiquing classes.
In 2008 she was also chosen as a White House Christmas Ornament Artist from her district followed by various other awards throughout her career. In addition, Britnie has also been published in magazines such as Dream Noir, Sonder Midwest Issue #4, Mud Season Review, Blue Mesa Review Issue #38, and Abstract Magazine TV. She has also been featured in artshows with galleries including Towson Arts Collective, Maryland Art Place and 'Limitation/Liberation' with the Art Enables gallery in Washington DC.
As part of her bachelor’s degree in studio art, she worked as an intern and gallery assistant for nonprofit art galleries such as the Towson Arts Collective and Maryland Artisan Guild, in addition to the Lenrow Gallery at her college. Britnie now runs an online shop, and has launched a Youtube channel, educating viewers on topics from hanging installations to painting tutorials. More of her work can be found at www.BNWArt.com.
Portfolio link:
www.BNWArt.com/portfolio
Britnie also achieves different designs and textures using household objects such as strainers, straws, and frosting spatulas. She aims to depict the emotions of liberation (“set free”) and freedom (“being free”). As a child who grew up around the Chesapeake Bay on the Eastern Shore, her work as a whole, is inspired by nature and portrays the absence of human presence, bringing out the personality of nature itself, while providing the viewer the opportunity to escape and appreciate all the beauty that surrounds us.
As an artist, she has over 15 years of professional experience and knowledge of traditional painting, drawing, photography, and graphic design. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Goucher College (2013), a private liberal arts college, which provided her with a versatile knowledge of techniques, materials, and subjects. In the spring of 2009, Britnie also participated in studio painting classes at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her experience in the art industry continues to grow through research and self-teaching.
While in college, she majored in studio art studying art history, and a variety of fine art subjects including painting, sculpture, and printmaking. She received a fine and performing arts scholarship and had the pleasure of exhibiting her work in a solo art show in 2012, followed by a collaborated art show in 2013. In the summer of 2012, Britnie also studied abroad in Greece, studying Greek mythology, exploring historical sites, architecture, and museums with the University of Maryland College Park. Her studies also included independent art studies and critiquing classes.
In 2008 she was also chosen as a White House Christmas Ornament Artist from her district followed by various other awards throughout her career. In addition, Britnie has also been published in magazines such as Dream Noir, Sonder Midwest Issue #4, Mud Season Review, Blue Mesa Review Issue #38, and Abstract Magazine TV. She has also been featured in artshows with galleries including Towson Arts Collective, Maryland Art Place and 'Limitation/Liberation' with the Art Enables gallery in Washington DC.
As part of her bachelor’s degree in studio art, she worked as an intern and gallery assistant for nonprofit art galleries such as the Towson Arts Collective and Maryland Artisan Guild, in addition to the Lenrow Gallery at her college. Britnie now runs an online shop, and has launched a Youtube channel, educating viewers on topics from hanging installations to painting tutorials. More of her work can be found at www.BNWArt.com.
Portfolio link:
www.BNWArt.com/portfolio
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