Brenda Bickerstaff-Stanley Biography
Brenda paint with bright bold colors from her surroundings. Living in Rockville, Virginia just outside of Richmond, she has the space and peace to create. Color has always been the thrust of her paintings. “If I had only one color…it would be red” How wonderful it is that I am able to find my life’s work through painting”.
Brenda began painting in her early years as college electives and found it so intriguing that she never looked back to her other studies.
Through travel to unique places she has created lively scenes of such places as Africa, Italy, France, the Caribbean Islands and Mexico. She paints en plein air while on location and from her home studio.
Brenda exhibits in the United States and throughout the world. Her works are in international collections and she is the recipient of numerous awards. She has instructed classes and workshops in Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Mexico and Africa.
“As I continue to go forward in painting I have realized that my work reflect all of my life’s experiences”.
Artist Statement
"If I had only one color to paint with, it would be RED! Painting allows me to connect with the things I see and feel. When I am painting, my passion for the world and all I see is created on paper and canvas. I share this with you."
Brenda paint with bright bold colors from her surroundings. Living in Rockville, Virginia just outside of Richmond, she has the space and peace to create. Color has always been the thrust of her paintings. “If I had only one color…it would be red” How wonderful it is that I am able to find my life’s work through painting”.
the United States and throughout the world. Her works are in international collections and she is the recipient of numerous awards. She has instructed classes and workshops in Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Mexico and Africa.