Molly Jo Blankenship
Molly is a native of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Oklahoma State University. She is now a member of Green Country Watercolor Society (GCWS) and Focal Point Artists Studio and Gallery. Molly’s art education is through independent study supplemented by art workshops with Pat Weaver, Sterling Edwards, Ken Hosmer, Betty Shaw, Carol Cooper,Marlene Gremillion, Sue Archer, Mike Bailey and Mike Holter.
Molly leans toward a realistic style painted with transparent watercolor that invite the viewer into warm, happy scenes. She keeps her palette filled with her favorite warm reds, oranges, yellows and browns. Her work has won numerous awards at various shows in Oklahoma and Kansas. Her work is designed to make one feel good about life and cherished memories. If viewers stop to study a piece of her work and then walk away with a contented smile, Molly feels rewarded. She finds inspiration in all of God’s creation whether it’s a furry creature, landscapes, flowers or loved ones.
For now, Molly is content to spend time in her art studio praising God for all the blessings in her life. Whenever she feels overwhelmed by life's challenges and responsibilities, she simply remembers one of her favorite bible verses. Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Molly leans toward a realistic style painted with transparent watercolor that invite the viewer into warm, happy scenes. She keeps her palette filled with her favorite warm reds, oranges, yellows and browns. Her work has won numerous awards at various shows in Oklahoma and Kansas. Her work is designed to make one feel good about life and cherished memories. If viewers stop to study a piece of her work and then walk away with a contented smile, Molly feels rewarded. She finds inspiration in all of God’s creation whether it’s a furry creature, landscapes, flowers or loved ones.
For now, Molly is content to spend time in her art studio praising God for all the blessings in her life. Whenever she feels overwhelmed by life's challenges and responsibilities, she simply remembers one of her favorite bible verses. Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Exhibits Entered
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Philbrook Museum: 2009
Tulsa Public Library: GCWS Open House 2010 Broken Arrow Historical Museum: 2010,2015 Tulsa County Free Fair: 2009-2013 Wine, Eats & Easels: 2011 GCWS Member show: 2009-2016 Rogers State College: 2011 Show Your Smalls: 2011-2016 Art in April NSU -BA 2012-2014 Art in May:NSU-BA 2015 Johnstone Art Center Winter Gallery: 2012-13 |
-Siloam Springs Christmas Bazaar 2012
Verdigris Valley Art Show 2013-15 Bartlesville Art Assoc.Spring Show 2012-14 OK-Mozart : 2012-13 Willowbrush Art Gallery: 2013 Route 66 Art Show: 2013,2015 Rusty Gables Spring Stampede: 2014-15 ANA 20th Annual Regional Art Exh.: 2014 Broken Arrow Rose Festival: 2014 For the Love of Mini's: 2014 Miss Jackson's Salon: 2014-15 Art in May @ The Hive: 2016-17 Utica Square Art Festival 2016 |