About Linda Paul Studio & American Artist Linda Paul

I am committed to excellence. It is my philosophy and personal standard to create beautiful, lasting works of art and that my customers are ecstatically happy with their purchase and the service they receive.  There is a saying in the studio, "We are Tiffany, not Kmart".  This philosophy translates into everything that is created in the studio from the original paintings,  canvas prints and tile murals. Quality,  beauty  and customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance.

I guarantee everything that comes out of my studio.

It is my personal commitment to make sure your experience with Linda Paul Studio is as close to perfect as possible. Your order and any issues will be handled with the utmost care, consideration and outstanding customer service.

We have thousands of ecstatic customers around the world who have purchased our canvas prints, kitchen backsplash tile murals and original bas-relief and egg tempera paintings.  Our customers are homeowners, builders, decorators, restaurants and interior designers.

read customer reviews of  kitchen backsplash tile murals by Linda Paul Studio

"We would like to thank you for the fabulous art work, which has finished off our new kitchen in style. Everyone who has seen the mural thinks it is indeed like looking through a window on Tuscany. We would probably run out of superlatives, but the mural is rich, sumptuous, a feast for the eyes - and we find something interesting to focus on each time we step into the kitchen.  Your service from ordering, through packing to delivery was exemplary.  We would absolutely recommend your work to anyone considering it".   Pauline and Mel Owen

 "Linda's artwork is so original and unique.  I spent hours online trying to find a warm Tuscan feeling, one that had really deep, rich colors.  Maybe it is the egg tempera, or Linda's fabulous designs, but either way, the mixture is perfect!  Furthermore, the quality of the work product is exquisite.  The tiles arrived extremely well packaged in several layers of shipping materials, they are sealed to perfection, and labeled for easy installation.  My wife and I installed in about two hours and had a great time doing it!  Priced right, looks incredible, I am a totally satisfied customer.  Look for my next order this summer!  Pedro M. Fairfield" 

Read what my customers have to say about my art  customer reviews of paintings & prints

Artists Statement"
When asked ‘What is your favorite painting’, I always say, ‘the next one I am going to paint!”

Favorite question is WHAT IF?  I will fearlessly follow even a thread of curiosity when combining mediums or styles. Let process take me on any tangent.. What's the worst thing that could happen? Even what seems to be any ugly painting or a failure will lead to other things that are not. I feel that unless I am prepared to fail, I can not improve and grow.

Style: I don't paint in any one style, I let inspiration speak to me and I go with the flow. My work runs the gamut from chunky realism to abstract  and impressionist painting.
 I use many different mediums to create my artworks.  One of my favorites is egg tempera which I make by crushing stones and minerals and adding egg yolk. Blues come from crushed lapis lazuli, greens from malachite and natural green earth found around Verona Italy. I even use minerals found during hikes in the Rocky Mountains.   
I am captivated not only by the purity and naturalness of this medium, but by the science of it. Each pigment has its own set of properties and capabilities that must be explored. How better to express visions of the earth than with earth itself.  This medium is luminous and lasts for centuries.
read more about egg tempera

I also make my own acrylic paint in the same manner. By adding pure pigment to a acrylic polymer. I can add thing like crushed mica , metals and pearlescents to make the painting come alive.

Lately I have also been working with glass and precious metal like silver, copper and 23 karat gold

Artist's Inspiration:
I am inspired by so many things! I especially like nature in all her forms. I like concepts, process  and abstract ideas

In my still life/landscape paintings,  like to juxtapose sculpted bas-relief products of nature (the chunky part) against soft impressionist landscapes of their origins.
Example: In the painting below I have sculpted the grapes, wine and cheese (the chunky realistic part) against their source , the vineyards and fields. Its an ode to nature and the bounty she produces.

 I do not paint from photographs. Rather, I collect vignettes and ideas from different things that inspire me and then in my mind I will put them together into a painting.
Here is an example: My painting, "Everything Tuscany (below)  is a collection of all my favorite Italian things: The little fat Italian chef statue I saw in Cortona, Italy, The basket of Chianti wine bottles is from San Gimignano, the ceramic vases I actually purchased in Montepulciano and had shipped home to America. The Tuscan landscape is from a drive to Monteciano, and of course the cheese and sausages are all over Montepulciano where we stayed for a week in a tenth century seminary. The arched tunnels are typical of Tuscan villages and make fabulous sheltered restaurants and shopping areas for Italian goodies! And then  I will just add other things for balance and interest, like the wine barrels and the rooster.

What is Linda painting right now?
Watch a painting in progress!     from a sketch to a bas-relief and egg tempera work of art
 

What is Linda up to:
My focus the last couple of years has been on developing the tile mural and kitchen backsplash end of my art business. Along with creating new works, this has pretty much taken up all my time. I used to be involved in a lot of art galleries and art shows, but now am focusing my efforts on the web as it opens up my work to the entire world.

DaVinci Institute: This year I joined the DaVinci institute which is a "non-profit futurist think tank in the fertile proving grounds of Colorado. It is a community of revolutionary thinkers & innovators intent on unlocking the potential of its members future, one idea, one invention, one business at a time."

I hope to give more time and support to charities and worthy groups that are trying to make a difference in this world. A great cause that I am  involved with is Assisted Cycling Tours which hosts bike trips for people with developmental disabilities. I have contributed art for the 2009 and 2010 bike jerseys. The 2011 jersey will be a Boulder inspired art featured my Standing Tall (Boulder Flatirons)

2011 Assisted Cycling Tours Bike Jersey featuring Standing Tall by Linda Paul

PUBLISHED WORKS:

See  Book Cover Art by Linda Paul. Fiery Food Magazine, Oct 2005: Featuring Chili Pepper Kitchen Book Publishing Company: Book cover Art for Uncheese Cookbook, Fiery Food Magazine March 2002: Featuring "Peppers!"  Grey Core Press: Book Cover Art: "Conjuring Maud", a memoir Book Publishing Company: Vegetarian Cookbook Cover Art Poisoned Pen Press: Book Cover: "Laughing Dog,  Poisoned Pen Press: Book Cover: "Desert Noir" Poisoned Pen Press: Book Cover: "Sleeping Dog" Poisoned Pen Press: Book Cover: "The Dog Wore Diamonds" Herodias Publishing, NY, Juvenile Mystery Book Cover Art,  Roche Colorado, Holiday Card: Christmas Blue Sky Publishing: Fine Art Cards "Santa's Laundry" 8" x 10"   C Danceworks: Fine Art Note Cards of four paintings from Dance Series.

Art Licensing
Linda Paul's images have been licensed for:
Restaurant Menus, Wine Festival Posters, CD music covers, wine labels, book cover and greeting cards
 

Just a few of the restaurants featuring Linda Paul artworks:
Maxwell's  - An American Brassiere, Englewood, CO
Poggios's Restaurant - Denver CO
BURRACHOS Mexican Restaurants in  La Crosse, WI & Marshfield, WI. 
Max & Erma's on the Boulevard - Columbus Ohio
Mexican Gardens Restaurant - Southgate MI
Sloppy Jose Mexican Restaurant - Marquette, Michigan
The Gondolier Italian Restaurant - Boulder Colorado
JG's Tarentum Station, PA
Arbor Ridge Vine & Grill, Buckner, KY (featuring The Vineyard on outdoor sign, menus, restaurant uniforms)

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Urban Planning and Design, University of Sask., Canada 1982-1987
Boulder Academy of Fine Art, Boulder, Colorado 01/96-01/97
- Study of Classical Renaissance Figure & Portrait Drawing