About Paula
A native Texan, Paula was born in Houston and received a BFA in Studio Art from the University of Texas. She currently resides in the Dallas area.
Paula began her career in illustration and graphic design, working for corporate, retail and publishing clients. In 2001, she determined to focus her attention on becoming a full time professional artist.
Many of her works focus on Texas and Southwest landscapes through the medium of pastel. She seeks to capture the dignity and serenity of these places.
Paula is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and the Pastel Society of the Southwest.
Awards & Exhibitions
2019, Pastel Society of America, New York City, National Exhibition
2019, Southwest Art, National Exhibition
2018, Pastel Society of the Southwest, National Exhibition
2015, Pastel Society of the Southwest, National Exhibition
2012, Pastel Society of the Southwest, National Exhibition, “Best of Show”
2011, Pastel Society of the Southwest, National Exhibition, “Best of Show”
2010, Pastel Society of America, New York City, National Exhibition
2007, Pastel Society of the Southwest, National Exhibition
2007, The Big Bend of Texas, Solo Exhibition, The Fairmount Gallery, Dallas, TX
2006, Pastel Society of the Southwest, National Exhibition, “Merit Award”
2005, The Pastel Journal, The Jack Richeson/Unison Pastels, Best of Show”
2005, Pastel Society of the Southwest, “Best of Show”
2004, Pastel Society of the Southwest, “Landscape Award” and “Merit Award”
2004, Arts for the Parks Exhibition, Jackson, Wyoming, “Top 200”
2004, Irving Art Association, 19th Annual Texas and Neighbors Exhibition
2003, Pastel Society of the Southwest, “Landscape Award” and “Merit Award”
2003, Arts for the Parks Exhibition, Jackson Wyoming, “Top 200”
2003, Pastel Society of New Mexico, National Exhibition
2003, Alabama Pastel Society, “Landscape Award”
2003, Irving Art Association, Texas and Neighbors Exhibition, “Best of Show”
2003, Lone Star Pastel Society, “Honorable Mention”
2003, Pastel Society of the Southwest, National Exhibition
Bibliography
2006, June Edition of Southwest Art Magazine, Paper Trail
2005, Pure Color, The Best of Pastel by North Light Books
2004, April Edition of Pastel Journal magazine, National Grand Prize Winner
2004, Feature Article in the September edition of American Artist magazine
Paula’s work is part of numerous private and corporate collections.