Linda Zempel
Ink & Watercolor
Spring for Purple
watercolor & ink 15x22 - $350.00
Linda Zempel
Portfolio
Asphalt Repairs
watercolor & ink 14..5 x 20.5 - $250.00
Tulip Delight
watercolor & ink 15x22 - $200.00
Asian Tree #2
watercolor & ink 9x7 - $150.00
Tiger #1
watercolor & Ink 23x17.5 - $400.00
Tiger #2
watercolor & Ink 23x17.5 - $400.00
Doodles & Cubes
watercolor & ink 23x17.5 - $300.00
Dried Leaves
watercolor & ink 23x17.5 - $300.00
Pale Pasture
watercolor & ink 15x22 - $125.00
inspired by Marc-Aurèle Fortin
St. Michael’s Mount
watercolor & ink 10.5x13.5 - $125.00
Bog in Magic Hour
watercolor & ink 13.5x10.5 - $250.00
Vase of Purple
watercolor 10.5x13.5 - $125.00
Oysters Iced and Ready
watercolor & ink 12x16 - $200.00
Woosh
acrylic on canvas 48x36 - $800.00
Valley View
watercolor 7.5 x 11.5 - $55.00
Misty Morning
watercolor & ink 15x22 - $200.00
Petaluma Hillside
watercolor & ink 15x22 - $200.00
Left Plateau Habitat
watercolor & ink 13.5x10.5 - $200.00
Insfpired by Wayne Thiebald
Cocktail Hour
watercolor & ink 15x22 - $250.00
Tangerine Lilies
watercolor & ink 15x22 - $175.00
Loon Lake
watercolor 15x22 - $200.00
Pink Posies
watercolor & ink 16x12 - $125.00
6:30 AM
watercolor & ink 12.5x18 - $250.00
6:30 PM
watercolor & ink 12.5x18 - $250.00
Rocky Path
watercolor & ink 13x9 - $55.00
Boats at the Ready
watercolor & ink - 9x12 - $150.00
Stacked Stuff
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All That Jazz
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Gone but not forgotten
Blue Beauties
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Stitch in Time
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After the Storm
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After the Rain
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Heart Stalk
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Koi
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Linda Zempel
About
Linda Zempel, works predominantly in ink and watercolor. An avid hiker and native Northern Californian, she draws much of her inspiration from nature. Best known for her abstract interpretations, Zempel's works have appeared in a number of galleries and juried exhibitions, including the Harris Art Center, Second Saturdays, Sacramento Fine Arts Center, and Open Studios.
Asian Tree #1 watercolor & ink 9x7 - $150.00
Linda Zempel
Inspiration
With a degree in Business Management, I spent most of my life in banking — a solid, traditional and uncreative career. My very first job though, had been in a fabric store, surrounded by gifted seamstresses and beautiful fabrics, and I've always seen sewing as a way to express my own unique style. I also have a keen interest in photography, and though I now work in Adobe Lightroom, I fondly remember many happy hours developing black and white photos in the improvised darkroom in the tiny bathroom of my first apartment.
For years, I thrived in the world of private banking. Helping people navigate investments and life decisions provided a real sense of accomplishment. It was a rewarding career, but as time went on, a desire for a more creative outlet became irresistible.
So after I retired, I dove headfirst into the world of watercolors. I started with realistic landscapes and still lifes, but soon found myself drawn to the freedom of abstraction. Watercolor and ink washes were so exciting: playing with light and shadows let me create more emotional compositions. My past life in textiles and photography peeks through in the layers and textures of my work.
As one of the 18 artists now in residence at the I Street Art Studios, my creativity has soared. I also recently chaired their Red Dress Challenge. It was so gratifying to see 62 artists - many of them showing their work for the first time - bringing their creative visions to life.
My journey continues at the I Street Art Studios, where I participate in Midtown Sacramento’s Second Saturday art celebrations. Come visit me and discover what I have been up to. Open every 2nd Saturday 2-8pm
Linda Zempel
Selected Shows and Memberships
Gazing
watercolor 10.5 x13 - $250.00
Memberships
- The I Street Art Studios, 1727 I St. Sacramento, CA
- Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento CA
- Verge Center for the Arts, Sacramento, CA
- Sacramento Fine Arts Center
- Watercolor Artist of Sacramento Horizons (WASH)
Education
- Semi-private watercolor lessons with Woody Hansen
- Semi-private watercolor lessons with Heather Taft
- Watercolor classes at Renaissance Society, Sacramento State
- BS Business Management, University of Redlands
Group Exhibitions
- 2024 Sac. Fine Arts: California Landscapes
- American River Trail
- 2023 WASH Open
- Oysters Iced and Ready
- 2023 & 2024 Crocker: Big Names, Small Art
- A Recent Storm & In Bloom
- 2023 Sac. Fine Arts: Awash with Color
- After the Rain
- Whirlwind
- Glass Mountain
- 2022 Sac Fine Arts: Abstract Intentions
- Stitch in Time
- 2018 Friends of Harris Center Art Association
- Oysters on Ice
Linda Zempel
currently showing at The I Street Art Studios
1727 I St., Sacramento, CA 95811
Second Saturdays, 2-8PM & by appointment
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Garden Beauties
watercolor & ink 15x22 - $250.00