Expertise:
Impressionist painting and portraits
Major Product/SVS:
Oil Paintings and designing stained glass windows
Hobbies/Sports:
Painting; Gardening; Visiting museums; Raising a miniature horse named twister
Education Degrees:
Associate in Art, Briarcliff Junior College, Briarcliff Manor New York; Entwhistle School of Art; National Academy of Fine Arts, Phildelphia, PA; Art Student's League of New York, Board Member & Corresponding Secretary;
Affiliations Awards:
Garden Club; Buckingham-Dillwyn Garden Club; Woman's Club of Buckingham County; Woman's Club of Farmville; Palm Beach Branch of the English Speaking Union; Board Member, Buckingham Council of the Arts; Former President, Historian, Central Virginia Arts; Central Virginia Arts Board Member and Historian; Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Work History:
Victor Bennett Advertising: Art Buyer, Assistant, Three Separate Art Directors; Color Department, Norcross Greeting Card Company; Macy Fowler
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was painting 11 pieces for Rob Lowe's movie "Illegally Yours" in the set design, which included a portrait of Rob Lowe.
Charity:
Blood Mobile, American Red Cross
Number Of Years In Profession:
52
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to dedication, perseverance, and the love of beauty.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Shield presented her art at the silent auction gala in the Longwood Carnter for the Visual Arts in February 2011. She has designed two stained glass windows: the first one is dedicated to the John's Memorial Episcopal Church and the second is titled St. Joan of Arc.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Painting portraits and landscapes; Accepting commissions; Conducting Plein Air Painters of America workshops
Awards/Honors:
VIP, Cambridge Who's Who; Marquis Who's Who in America; Who's Who in American Education; Who's Who of American Women; Who's Who in the World