Biography
Monica Vanzant was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1964. She is self-taught and has been a painter for 17 years. Vanzant has studied with Johnnie Liliedahl, Jeffrey Watts and has attended workshops at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her paintings have been exhibited in numerous art shows, her first solo show occurring in 2007. Monica Vanzant currently lives and works in Southern NJ.
Artist Statement
"I work primarily in oils and my subjects range from landscapes, figurative and still life, landscapes being my favorite. When people view my artwork I want them to see more than the obvious that is in front of them. There is a story there – I just hope that they can see it.
Media, composition and painting style all set the scene for me to try to translate a moment to the viewer. I want to experience the entire spectrum and freedom of creating art no matter where that may take me.
My mantra? Never stop creating, paint everything and as often as possible. Do this and you will continue to grow as an artist."
Past Exhibits
2015 - Philadelphia Sketch CLub Benefit juried show
2014 - HUgh's New Views Art Exhibit, Workers House and gallery
2014 - 38th annual juried art exhibit, smithville mansion, Burlington county freeholders
2013 - 28th Annual Juried Art Show, Smithville Mansion, Burlington County FreeholderS
2008 - Samaritan Hospice Exhibit At Virtua Memorial Hospital
2008 - Special Showcase, Burlington County College
2007 - Solo Exhibit, Willingboro, NJ
2007 -“Voices in Vision”, Smithville Historical Society
2005 - Art Exhibit, Pemberton for Friends
2005 - Art Exhibit, Pemberton for Friends
2004 - 28th Annual Juried Art Show, Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders
2004 - New Views III, Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders
