I consider myself an abstract realist painter. I am strongly influenced by

nature and I take inspiration from drawings, paintings (both mine and

other artists) and wide open spaces.

Drawing is an integral part of my process. I draw under each painting

and also in between the paint layers. I build up the surface slowly with

many layers of paint, drawing, and glazes. I work in series. From one

initial composition, I can experiment with abstracting the composition

into more simplified color and planes.
 
 

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Education:

2003-2005 BA, Honors, UC Davis, CA
1995-2003 Cabrillo Junior College, Aptos, CA

Exhibitions:

2008 Open Studios Art Tour, Santa Cruz, CA
2008 Felix Kulpa Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA
“Selections from 17th Avenue Studios Artists”
2008 Artworx  Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA
“Spatial Tendencies”
2008 Ironwood Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA
2007 Ironwood Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA
2007 Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz, CA
"007 Stars Auction"
2007 Open Studios Art Tour, Santa Cruz, CA
2007 17th Ave. Studios, Santa Cruz, CA
"17th Avenue Spring Show"
2006 Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz, CA
"Moulin Rouge Stars Auction"
2006 Open Studios Art Tour, Santa Cruz, CA
2006 17th Ave. Studios, Santa Cruz, CA
"17th Avenue Spring Show"
2005 Basement Gallery, UC Davis, Davis, CA
"Elyse Fairweather" Solo Show
2004 Basement Gallery, UC Davis, Davis, CA
"Choice/Voice" Group Show
1999 Cabrillo Gallery, Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA
Cabrillo College Student Exhibition Group Show
1997 Cabrillo Gallery, Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA
Cabrillo College Student Exhibition Group Show

 

Scholarships and Awards:

2003-2005 University Grant
2003-2004 University Fee Grant
2003-2005 Dean's Honor List