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 Born
in Southern California, Mears was raised in a semi-rural setting,
with farms, ranches, beaches and mountains nearby. Summers were spent
traveling and experiencing the sights and activities of the United
States. At a very early age these experiences sparked her interest
in representing artistically what she saw.
Mears' family roots and her travels in Europe have influenced her
work. In keeping with her Dutch heritage, Mears has spent a lifetime
engaged in creative activities such as sewing, doll making, woodwork,
painting, clay sculpture, jewelry design, guitar, piano and even poetry.
In 1987, Jay Johnson of Jay Johnson’s Gallery on Madison Avenue
on New York’s Upper East Side discovered Mears. Mears immediately
became one of Jay’s top sellers. And her work continues to appear
in galleries, museums, publications, exhibitions and private collections
worldwide.
The appeal of Mears' work lies in her great attention to detail, brilliant
colors, and strength of composition. Her passion for life and art
become revealed with brush, paints and canvas in her country landscapes,
still-lifes, roosters, cats, and other popular subjects. Each painting
creates an aura of wonder that invites the viewer to participate in
the fascination of the moment.
To Mears, art is the "quality of communication," where message
and emotion pass between the artist
and those viewing her work. It is an active interchange.
Mears currently lives in Southern California with her husband Charles,
a computer software consultant, nineteen-year-old Amy and thirteen-year-old
Libby.
GALLERY AND MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS
Frank J. Miele Gallery, Madison Avenue, New York City, NY
Musse d'Art International de Bages, France
Le Musse d'Art International Yvon-M. Daigle, Magog, Quebec
Toad Hall Galleries in Cooperstown and in New York City, NY
American Arts in Embassies Program
Galerie Pro Arte Kasper, Morges, Switzerland
Yvon Daigle Galerie Art Naif, Magog, Quebec
Galerie Je Reviens, Westport, CT
B & R Gallery, Canyon Country, CA
Jean Reed Galleries, Nyack, NY
Gallery of the Eccentric, Coral Gables, FL
Art Lover's Gallery, Key West, FL
Garden Silks Gallery, Sacramento, CA
Jay Johnson Gallery, Madison Avenue, NY
Gallery Street, televised gallery and talk show - featuring Linda
Mears
Marquis Who's Who in American Art
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