Durinda Cheek, Fine Artist

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Industry	Arts
Occupation	Artist
Location	Southeast, United States
Introduction	As an artist, Durinda is best known for her paintings of Southern and European landscapes and streetscenes. Working "en plein air" has become a passion of hers that she has pursued across the US ans in Europe. Her artwork has been exhibited in numerous international, national, and regional shows. Many paintings are commissioned for corporate purchases. Her memberships include signature status in Tennessee, Georgia, and Louisiana Watercolor Societies as well as Oil Painters of America, Plein Air Georgia and Plein Air Florida. She has received artist's grants to study abroad, appeared in many published articles, and featured in television shows. Since 2007, she has been one of twelve invited artists to paint in Walt Disney World's Artists in the Gardens every spring. Her work is in several southeastern galleries as well as on-line: www.Durinda.com. Durinda enjoys the dual role of teacher as much as that of an artist. Her background in art education has presented her opportunities to share her love of art with many age groups and levels. She teaches classes in the Chattanooga area as well as workshops throughout the southeast and abroad.