1. Personal Information
Denice van Waardenburg
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Biography
Born and educated in South Africa. Emigrated to Zimbabwe where Denice married. In 1969 they moved to Brazil where she started Porcelain painting. In 1979 they immigrated to the United States and settled in Melbourne in 1990. They have two daughters and three Grand daughters
Denice loves painting nature and the last years has dedicated more and more to Wildlife. Her love for Africa and the rekindled interest for the preservation of the endangered species have fuelled her desire to express this on Porcelain.
Artist’s Statement
“It
is so easy to love Nature and impossible not to be in awe of it.”
“Although many still associate the Art with antiques; to-day’s Porcelain Painting can be a “reincarnation” of Porcelain Art to those who feel themselves on the threshold of realizing that the possibilities to create other Art forms or expressions are indeed without boundaries and dimensions.”
Reflections
When
I changed from oils to Porcelain Painting I began to feel that this was an
opportunity to show not only my feelings to nature lovers, but also to tell my peers,
friends and acquaintances about the danger of getting “hooked” by Porcelain
painting.
My
interest in painting Wildlife seems to be increasing daily. My ties with Africa
and the rekindled universal interest for the endangered species, are a constant
inspiration to express this on Porcelain."
Member of:
Brevard Porcelain Artists Melbourne, Florida
Strawbridge Art league, Melbourne, Florida
Brevard Cultural Alliance, Viera Florida
World Organization of China Painters, Oklahoma City
International Porcelain Artist Teachers, Dallas Texas
Porcelain Painters International Online
Central Brevard Art Association, Rockledge, Florida
In Private Collections:
USA - Canada - Great Britain - Germany- Indonesia - The Netherlands - South Africa - Brazil - France and Japan
Publications:
Artwork published in National and International Magazines:
International Porcelain Artist Teachers USA
The China Decorator USA
Australian Porcelain Decorator
The British Porcelain Artist
The China Painter USA
Spaces Style and Design USA
"Magie Des Artes" - Switzerland
"Posliini Plus" - Finland
Florida Today
Suntree Review
South African Porcelain Painter
Awards:
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International Porcelain Artists Teachers |
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World Organization Of China Painters |
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Porcelain Painters Association of Southern Africa |
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Florida State Fair |
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Cocoa Village, Florida |
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Pilot Club Of South Brevard, Florida |
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Strawbridge Art League Melbourne, Florida |
| Central Brevard Art Association |
2. Schedule of 2009 Exhibits and Shows
| Suntree United Methodist Church - Saturday Nov 7 |
| Central Brevard Art Association - Heritage Isle - Nov 14 & 15 |
| Fifth Avenue Art Gallery - Melbourne, FL. - Nov 2 through Dec 31 |
| Brevard Porcelain Artists-Touch of elegance Nov 22 & 22 *** |
| King Center for the Performing Arts, Nov 24 to Dec 21 |
| King Center for the Performing Arts, Dec 29 thru Feb 1 |
Hope to see you there !
*** Biggest Porcelain Show in USA!
3. History of Porcelain Painting
Porcelain painting is an ancient Art which originated in China. It is also referred to as China Painting, mineral - or over-glaze painting. This Art found its way to the Western World through Marco Polo in the 13th. century. In the late 1800s it began to flourish in America along the East Coast. Although many associate this period with antiques, to day's Porcelain Artists create many contemporary and other Art forms. Porcelain painting requires many firings to achieve the desired depth of color.
4. Contact Information
Denice van Waardenburg
725 Spring Valley Drive
Melbourne, FL. 32940
Phone: (321) 255-3746
This page was last updated on 09/17/09.