Ariel Freeman - Biography
Ariel Freeman is a self-taught painter and lifelong 'student' of art. Her deep appreciation for past and modern impressionism influences her spontaneous approach to painting.
Her award winning art hangs in many corporate and private collections. You can also view and purchase her available paintings in Studio 24 at Liberty Town Arts Workshop in Fredericksburg, VA.
LibertyTown Arts Fredericksburg VA.
The Rock House Antiques in Greenville, SC.
"My life took me in many directions, none in art. But everywhere I looked, I would see paintings. I picked up a paintbrush in 2002 and was hooked. I began my career as a nurse/ nurse practitioner in 1995, and continue in this role. As a nurse and artist, I have long appreciated the relationship between creative expression, health and well-being. Through art we find connectedness, to ourselves and others. My loose approach to realism has evolved into a practice of "daily-ish" painting. Not every day, but most days, as a away to get better, capture a moment, and embrace the process of creative discovery. Not every painting works out, but when it does!"
Follow ongoings and new works on instagram arielfreeman_artlife
Exhibition History
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2024 - Historic Garden Tour, Fredericksburg VA
2023 - "The Dailies", Solo Exhibit, Art First Gallery, Fredericksburg VA
2021 - "Nesting Habits", Art First Gallery, Fredericksburg, VA
2018 - "People, Places, and a Few Everyday Things", Solo Exhibit Art First Gallery, Fredericksburg, VA
2015 - “Art and Poetry”, Waterstreet Studio Galleries, Fredericksburg, VA
2014 - ‘Pastel Unleashed’, Maryland Pastel Society, The Mansion at the Strathmore, MD
2013 - ‘A Sense of Place’, The Dennis & Phillip Ratner Museum, Bethesda, MD
2012 - National Institute of Health Galleries, Bethesda, MD
2012 - ‘Featured’, The Workhouse Vulcan Gallery, Lorton, VA
2011 - ‘Views of the Landscape’, Solo Exhibit Kybecca, Fredericksburg, VA
2010 - ’21 over 31’ Top 50, Southwest Art Magazine
2010 - ‘AIDP Designer’s Choice’, The Workhouse Vulcan Gallery, Lorton, VA
2010 - First Place: ‘Uniquely Fredericksburg: Pastel & Drawing’, VA
2010 - First Place: ‘Feast for the Eyes’, Liberty Town Arts, Fredericksburg, VA
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2010 - ‘New Works’, Kybecca, Fredericksburg, VA
2010 - ‘Art’s Healing Journey’, Mary Washington Hospice, Exhibit Coordinator
2009 - ‘Best of America Pastel’, Publication
2009 - ‘Best of Collector’s Showcase’, The Lorton Arts Foundation
2009 - ‘Shades of Pastel’, MPS National Juried Exhibit, The Mansion at Strathmore, MD
2009 - ’10,000 People Project’, ArtHouse Gallery, Atlanta, GA
2009 - Target Gallery, Alexandria, VA
2009 - ‘New Work Two Women Show’, Bistro Bethem, Fredericksburg, VA
2009 - ‘Creative Spark’, The Pastel Journal
2009 - ‘Wildlife’, Irving Arts Association, Irving, TX
2008 - Best in Show: Bowling Green Fine Art Exhibit, VA
2008 - Second Place: ‘Child’s Eye View’, Fredericksburg Center for Creative Arts, VA
2008 - ‘5X5(5)’, Torpedo Factory, Alexandria, VA
2008 - Canton Merchant Gallery, Manassas, VA
2008 - ‘Women’s Health Virginia’ Richmond, VA
2008 - ‘Point of Connection’, Liberty Town Arts, Fredericksburg, VA
2008 - ‘Anticipating Spring’, Solo Exhibit Fredericksburg Center for Creative Arts