Filomena Booth Filomena de Andrade Booth

I am a full-time professional artist dedicated to the creation of unique, original abstract paintings. Many years of experimentation and exploration of various materials and techniques have resulted in a body of work of which I am especially proud.

My work may be found in corporate and private collections throughout the country as well as in places as far away as Australia, Portugal, Scotland and South Africa.

Education:
Newark State College (Kean University) – Union, NJ – B.A. Art Education – 1965-1969
Montclair State College – Montclair, NJ – Graduate studies - 1970-1974
Dunedin Art Center – Dunedin, FL - 2002-2004

Experience:
Wayne Hills High School – Art Teacher – 1969 – 1977
Owner of De Andrade Designs, a custom art business in Safety Harbor, FL – 1986 -1995
Art in the Square, Southlake, TX – Juror – 2007 -2008

Awards and Exhibitions:
Raymond James Financial Annual Art Show – 2000 – 2001 Honorable Mention
Florida Watercolor Society – 2003 American Artist Magazine Award – Shaman
International Society of Acrylic Painters (ISAP) – 2003 Lascaux/Savior Faire Award – Earth in the Balance
First Impressions Art Gallery – Palm Harbor, FL – 1986 -1992
Greywolf Gallery – Clearwater, FL – 1989 – 1992
Art At the Plaza – Indian Rocks, Florida – 1992-1994
Studio 1212, Clearwater, FL – 2002-2004
Florida Progress Art Gallery – New Port Richey, FL – 2003
Trees of the Field- Southlake, TX – 2004
So-Oh Fine Art Gallery – Lincoln, NE - 2004
Creative Arts Studio, Colleyville, TX – 2005
ARTS – association of local Texas artists – 2005-2007
Chagall, Inc. – Edmonton, Canada
Maris Elaine Gallery – Cambridge, MD
Art to Go – Akron, OH

Current Gallery Representation:
La Montage - Flower Mound, Texas
Art251 - Keller, Texas

Artist Statement:
To create a powerful and moving abstract image is a gratifying experience for any artist. To have that image appreciated by the viewer is an even greater joy.