About the Artist

Photos & Artist Statement

My first medium as a young girl was paper and pencil, since they were readily available.  The gift of an oil set sent me on the adventure of color.  From there, I worked with pastels and then to watercolors.  Acrylics have been my preferred means of expression for the past several years.  Although formal art study was not in the cards for me, I have experienced many painting workshops with well known artists whose work I admire. UHaving won well over fifty painting awards throughout my career, from honorable mentions to best in show, this path has been to my benefit. I have my website, www.lubentley.com, have participated in Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibit for over fifteen years, and have also shown my work in festivals from Myrtle Beach to Beaufort, SC. 

I consider myself a contemporary, modern artist because of my preference of strong shapes and shadows as well as vibrant colors.  This lends a slightly abstract or surrealistic quality to my work.  I love the bright, clear, southern sunshine that creates the shadows which are used in my paintings.  It is compelling to paint these shadows in so many ways, with different colors, shapes and sizes.  Thoughtful composition and strong design components permit the successful contrast of realistic against abstract elements.  It is my habit to use a warm palette with cool accents.

"The process of painting is for me and the end result is for someone out there to recognize that it's a sign especially for them."

"I believe life, and consequently art, is a journey.   Most of my work comes straight from my heart and mind, and out my fingers."  says the artist.  "For one person to be touched by an image could truly be an undeniable self connection,"  she adds.

Summerville Artist Guild Painting Demonstration

November, 2020

Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibit

" Summerville Senior Sun " April, 2015 Edition

Chair Painted to Benefit Larry Barnfield Arts Scholorship, Sponsored by Accent on Wine, April 2015.