Francie Klopotic

Position: Artalicious Artworks
Categories: Commission, Visual Artist, Writer

I began drawing with graphite pencils over 45 years ago, having taught myself to draw faces when I was 10. In 2021, I picked up a paintbrush for the first time and began creating portraits in acrylic paints. My work portrays the people who have inspired my life journey; creative groups and individuals with whom I feel a deep spiritual connection.Artists who have inspired and informed my work include Peter Max, Yoko Ono, Andy Warhol, and Keith Haring. Because of the influence of these artists and my love of the Pop Art movement, I create work with Pop influences using bold and bright colors that mesh with my way of viewing the world.My work has been shown across the Augusta area in venues such as 600 Broad, 4P Studios, City Gallery, Augusta & Co., Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, Jessye Norman School of the Arts, and Le Chat Noir. My art currently hangs at Tie Dye Rosie, Mellow Mushroom, and The Curiosity Cottage.Most recently, I was shortlisted for the Inaugural Augusta Poster Show as well as chosen to participate in the Project Happy Water art auction, High Water.The human family is a beautiful and diverse one and, when I am creating portraits, I strive to capture the soul of my subject with emphasis on that person’s eyes. My aim is to bring my subjects to life on the canvas, giving viewers an opportunity to meet them and view them in a fresh way. It is my hope that the images I create honor the souls of of my subjects and that I can inspire others to explore ways to honor those they love and admire in their own creative way.My core values include:Community – Building community by using what I have learned to assist other aspiring artists in their art careers.Diversity – Exploring and embracing the diversity of humankind planet-wide in the creation of my portrait art.Excellence – Offering the very best of myself in my artwork by using the highest quality art supplies in my work.

Visit my website at www.francieklopotic.com