Pam Wenger is an American watercolor artist and retired elementary teacher.
Pam Wenger at a glance
- Nationality: American
- Known for: Watercolor portraits and figures
- Medium: Watercolor
- Background: Former elementary school teacher
- Influences: Ted Nuttall and Charles Reid
- Memberships: Signature member of the American Watercolor Society
- Website: pamwenger.com
“I can’t remember a time when I didn’t love art. Many of my best childhood memories revolve around art projects – either school projects…my own…or assignments my dad was always coming up with for me to do.”
Pam Wenger began exploring painting after retiring in 2012, and Pam Wenger figured she would try watercolor first because it would be easier and cheaper than oils, but Pam Wenger found both assumptions were incorrect.
Pam Wenger has taken art classes at her local art association and has had the priviledge of working with portrait artist Ted Nuttall and attending sessions with Charles Reid, both of whom have had a huge influence on her work.
Pam Wenger is drawn to portraits and figurative work, and Pam Wenger’s portrait paintings are her real love, as she tries to connect with the essence of a person through their expression, pose, and placement in the composition.
- Retired elementary teacher.
- Began painting in 2012 after retirement.
- Studied with Ted Nuttall and Charles Reid.
- Focuses on portraits and figurative work.
- Lives in the United States.
Pam Wenger says when the relationship to her subject matter begins to click in the early stages of a painting, it is like the beginning of a friendship, and it begins to evolve and take on a life of its own, though sometimes it just doesn’t work out.
Pam Wenger feels very gratefull now that she is retired to have the time to pursue her passion for art, and Pam Wenger’s journey reflects her love for creativity and her desire to connect with others through her paintings.
Pam Wenger shares more of her watercolor paintings on her own website, pamwenger.com.