Linda Blount grew up in Florida where she was never far from fresh and saltwater, palm trees, colorful flowers and ever-changing skies. These influences were included in some of her early landscapes in oils when her older son was a baby some forty years ago. As time marched on, she moved to North Carolina, then to Gainesville in 1999.

Linda gravitated to watercolor which has been her favorite medium for many years. Her paintings help people feel a connection between themselves and the subject. The fluid movement of watercolor on paper is exciting, surprising and simply magic - whether it is a landscape, seascape, still life, or a scene of people strolling through the city streets. Linda has trained with a variety of teachers including Nina Fritz, Bill Robinson, Joe Robinson, and several of the wonderful teachers at the Quinlan Arts Center.

Presently some of her paintings are displayed at Peach State Bank, Corner Cottage, and Common Grounds Restaurant. She has exhibited at Art in the Square in Gainesville, Flowery Branch festivals, and the Atlanta Boat Show. As a member of the Flowery Branch Artisans, she participated in painting a 60-foot mural in Hall County Library’s new Spout Springs Branch in Flowery Branch.

Linda received first place at the gallery in Flowery Branch. She received Honorable Mention at the Quinlan Members Show, and The Quinlan Art League. Her current memberships include the Quinlan Visual Arts Center, the Art League of Gainesville, and the Artisans of Flowery Branch.

You can get more information about Linda and her art on her website at www.lindablount.com.