‘Intensity of Color’

By Winifred Thompson, Diablo/Alameda Branch

I love the excitement of bright colors. I often use water-repellent yupo paper to ensure colors are vibrant and engaging. My artwork tends toward abstraction. I use the intensity of color and big shapes to draw viewers into my work. I use a variety of media including oil, pastel, watercolor, and natural and manmade materials. I also enjoy photographing nature and people.

The overwhelming gun violence that’s eating away at the fabric of our country inspired my “Heartbreak in the Heartland” acrylic painting (featured on the cover).

A New Day by Winnie Thompson
“A New Day” (watercolor on yupo paper, 21 x 24), which was exhibited in the de Young Museum, San Francisco Open Exhibition 2020.

For 30 years, I’ve derived great satisfaction helping people learn to read — either by teaching in the classroom for 20 years or by tutoring. Illiteracy, like gun violence, damages countless lives. My great friend, NLAPW National Membership Chair Luanna Leisure, published my “Fast Forward to Phonics – Learn to Read English.” I hope Pen Women will find it of interest.

Having been a Pen Woman for 22 years, I’ve had many wonderful experiences, made many friends, and learned a lot! I appreciate the great work of all our members.

I’d love to hear from Pen Women. You can “friend me” at facebook.com/winnie.thompson.98.

My Instagram is instagram.com/thompson.winnie.

Heartbreak in the Heartland By Winnie Thompson
“Heartbreak in the Heartland,” featured on the cover of The Pen Woman, Winter 2024 (acrylic, 20×16)