Nela Steric

My Oceanscapes, Skyscapes and Imaginary Woods Series of works are spiritual portraits of persons very

important to me. Instead of physical and geographical locations, I portray certain

person's character traits and how it "feels" to me, using elements of nature. It is mixed with my own feelings, ideas, or mental images about the particular person. I become

inspired by one's stories, ideas or a complete spirit. I transition the feelings it triggers in me into imaginary Oceanscapes, Skyscapes or Imaginary Woods. The names of art pieces do not reflect this thinking process, but rather relate to elements of nature; therefore the viewer can be free to see them as fragments of nature, and maybe relate it to something else. The works are created in series, as versions of the same ideas, following my emotional states. The elusive and unpredictable media of watercolors and inks on Yupo effectively follows my ideas and my visions of one’s always changing, living spirit.

NELA V. STERIC, M.A.E. M.F.A.

nelas989@gmail.com

Web site: www.teachergallery.com

PERSONAL DETAILS: Nela was born in former Yugoslavia; Widowed, 1 Son (18); Naturalized US Citizen 2002

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Creative coach in European studio art techniques and history -Experienced artist - Extensive exhibition history - Resourceful and creative - Professionally trained

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EDUCATION: California Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential

Mt. St. Mary’s College, Los Angeles, CA

Master of Arts in Art Education

California State University Northridge, Northridge CA; 2009

Master of Arts in Fine Arts

Academy of Fine Arts, Novi Sad, former Yugoslavia; 1993

Technician of Graphic Design

High School of Design, Novi Sad, former Yugoslavia; 1989

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Chaminade College Preparatory, West Hills CA 08/2003 – Current

Studio Art Teacher

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RECENT EXHIBITION HISTORY

2010 -Current

2013 Thousand Oaks Art Association Membership show.

2014 CSUN Invitational Exhibition for Students and Teachers (Annyally)

2015 Artavita, 16th Online Competition. Certificate of Excellence.

2016 Viridian Artists Inc. Gallery’s 27th International Juried Exhibition, NYC

2016 Figure One Gallery, Group Expo Un. of Urbana-Champagne