Artist’s Statement

Linda Krukar studied commercial art at WATC and through workshops with prominent watercolor artists Jan Kunz, Ted Minchin, Sue Archer and Carl Dalio.  She won State awards from the Wisconsin Regional Art Association for several watercolors in 2002 and 2003.  Awarded 1999 Business Person of the Year by the Dousman Area Chamber of Commerce and the 2002 YWCA Women of Distinction Artist Award.  She worked as an exhibit consultant for the Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum, and is a member of the League of Milwaukee Artists. She has exhibited in many Wisconsin  galleries. She continues to paint, create and consult on interior design projects.  Linda said, “Through education and opportunity everyone can come to value the unbreakable bond between art and their everyday lives. The journey of learning to express emotion through painting is more rewarding than one can imagine. Sharing the learning journey with others is even more rewarding.”