Evelyn McCorristin Peters

Fine Artist - Plein Air, Still Life & Animal Portraiture

<p><font size="4">About the Artist</font><br></p><p>The work of Evelyn McCorristin-Peters springs from a lifelong fascination and dedication to the natural environment. She creates to express commitment to the preservation of native flora and fauna in hopes of celebrating its diversity while documenting its fragility.</p> <p>Evelyn is originally from New Jersey and Delaware, and has now lived in the Sarasota/Manatee county area of Florida for over 25 years. She received a Bachelors Degree from the University of Delaware and has also attended The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and Ringling College of Art and Design.</p> <p>In 1984 Evelyn began exploring the world, visiting 48 of the 50 states as a scenic artist with Ringling Brothers, Barnum &amp; Bailey Circus, and through extensive travel as management for the Disney Stores. She now continues to explore the country through the educational and conservation efforts of Haai, Inc. Shark Encounter, the family business.&nbsp; Evelyn’s travels throughout the United States, Europe, Mexico and Canada along with a year residency in Japan have shown a wide diversity of life and given her the opportunity to share experiences through art.</p> <p>Evelyn’s work is represented by Rhea Chiles’ Studio at Gulf and Pine on Anna Maria Island Florida and held in private collections throughout the US, Australia, France, Spain and the Netherlands. She serves on the governing board of Myakka River State Park with a dedication to bring artists and nature together. WILD: Artists and Animals of Myakka, an annual fundraiser featuring top artists of the Sarasota area is curated by Evelyn.</p><p><font size="4">Artist Statement</font></p><p>My work evolves from a lifelong fascination with and dedication to the natural environment. I create to express my commitment to the preservation of our native flora and fauna, to celebrate its diversity and document its fragility.</p> <p>My goal is to capture the fleeting illuminations and restless color of that moment when the light makes magic. Through color, light and unique composition I create an image reflecting the vitality of our extraordinary surroundings. My distinctive portrayal of a subject gives the viewer a deeper understanding of the environment.</p><p><strong><font style="font-weight: normal;" size="4">Selected Exhibitions</font><br></strong></p> <ul><li>Art Center Sarasota, <em>The Other Persona</em>, Sarasota Florida, 2011</li><li>Art Center Sarasota, <em>Garden: A Collaboration with Nature,</em> Sarasota Florida, 2011</li><li>Myakka River State Park: <em>WILD: Artists and Animals of Myakka,</em> Sarasota Florida, 2011</li><li>Art Center Sarasota, <em>Feed the Soul</em>, Sarasota Florida, 2011</li><li>Art Center Sarasota, <em>The Fiber of Our Being,</em> Sarasota Florida, 2011</li><li>The Studio at Gulf and Pine,<em> Calling All Turtles</em>, Anna Maria Florida, 2010</li><li>Art Center Sarasota,<em> I am Home</em>, Sarasota Florida, 2010</li><li>Art Institute of Tampa, <em>Art of the Rescue: A New Leash on Life</em>, Tampa Florida, 2010</li><li>Myakka River State Park / Art Center Sarasota, <em>WILD: Artists and Animals of Myakka</em>,&nbsp;&nbsp; Sarasota Florida, 2010</li><li>Mote Aquarium, <em>Where Art Meets Science</em>, Sarasota Florida, 2010</li><li>Art Center Manatee, <em>On and Off the Wall</em>, Bradenton Florida, 2009</li><li>Art Center Sarasota, <em>Green: The Primary Color,</em> Sarasota Florida, 2009</li><li>Art Institute of Tampa, <em>Art of Rescue: Dancing to a New Beat,</em> Tampa Florida 2009</li><li>The Studio at Gulf and Pine, <em>Fresh Paint,</em> Anna Maria Florida 2008</li><li>Art Institute of Tampa, <em>Art of Rescue</em>, Tampa Florida, 2008</li><li>Haai Inc. Traveling Exhibit, <em>Sea Life Animated</em>, 2007 – 2011</li><li>Art Center Manatee, <em>Member Exhibition</em>, Bradenton Florida, 2005</li><li>Ringling Brothers Barnum &amp; Bailey, Traveling shows, 1984-1988</li><li>Disney on Ice, Traveling shows, 1984-1988</li></ul> <p><strong>SELECTED AWARDS and ACHIEVEMENTS </strong></p> <ul><li>Awarded Weir Farm National Historic Site Artist in Residence, Wilton Connecticut, January 2012</li><li>Awarded Artist Residency Dorland Mountain Arts Colony, Temacula California, March 2012</li><li>Curated Exhibition of prominent artists of the Sarasota and Bradenton area to benefit the Myakka River State Park. Exhibit displayed at the park and Ringling College satellite gallery, Longboat Key Art Center</li><li>Honorable Mention, Art Center Sarasota, Feed the Soul, Sarasota Florida</li><li>2nd Place, Art Center Manatee, On and Off the Wall, Bradenton Florida</li></ul> <p><strong>EDUCATION</strong></p> <ul><li>University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, Bachelors Degree</li><li>Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, Florida, Continuing Studies, 2005 – 2010</li><li>Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Continuing Studies 1984-1985, 1990-1996</li></ul> <p><strong>TRAVEL</strong></p> <p>USA, Canada, Mexico, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Residency: Japan 1988</p> <h2><br></h2>

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