Richardene Forrest-Thweatt, Sculpture Artist
Influenced by the architectural drawings I observed my father working
through for his construction projects as a little girl, I became intrigued
with the process of creating things. The process of using raw materials
to bring the drawing to life. I centered the development of my creative
talents in the study of Interior Design.
During my studies I focused on the psychology of color, line, form and
style; giving close attention to three - dimensional drawing and the
relationship between line and space, there I began my first real
indulgence into the world of creative expression.
The relationship of things became my passion in the pursuit of good
design. And as time progressed the desire to express my personal voice
creatively developed into my expressions through the medium of stone
sculpture. The act of creating designs from stone became a practice
that brings me tremendous solace.
Stone, a composite of all the elements: fire, water, earth and air - a totality of all matter. Many
images and expressions I hold in memory help me develop the material I sculpt in terms of
personal feelings, ideas and sensibilities.
In my role as an artist, I create art that expresses beauty, harmony and feelings. I am drawn to
stone as an artistic expression because of its strength, veining, raw beauty and variety of colors.
When observing my sculpture I want there to be a peaceful flowing balance in its essence. I
want the viewer to be captivated by the color and veining of the stone or drawn to touch and
experience the cool, satin-like textures of the surface. I hope this interactive experience engages
the senses (sight - heart - mind -touch).
Richardene Forrest-Thweatt, is a native of Charleston, South Carolina she currently resides in
Germantown,Maryland. Formally trained as an Interior Designer she has 20+ years of experience in
commercial and residential design. Richardene began working with stone in 1999.
She is a member of the Washington Sculptor Group, the National Women's Caucus for Art,
Strathmore Artists and the Art League of Germantown. Richardene creates fine quality art
sculptures.
Influenced by the architectural drawings I observed my father working
through for his construction projects as a little girl, I became intrigued
with the process of creating things. The process of using raw materials
to bring the drawing to life. I centered the development of my creative
talents in the study of Interior Design.
During my studies I focused on the psychology of color, line, form and
style; giving close attention to three - dimensional drawing and the
relationship between line and space, there I began my first real
indulgence into the world of creative expression.
The relationship of things became my passion in the pursuit of good
design. And as time progressed the desire to express my personal voice
creatively developed into my expressions through the medium of stone
sculpture. The act of creating designs from stone became a practice
that brings me tremendous solace.
Stone, a composite of all the elements: fire, water, earth and air - a totality of all matter. Many
images and expressions I hold in memory help me develop the material I sculpt in terms of
personal feelings, ideas and sensibilities.
In my role as an artist, I create art that expresses beauty, harmony and feelings. I am drawn to
stone as an artistic expression because of its strength, veining, raw beauty and variety of colors.
When observing my sculpture I want there to be a peaceful flowing balance in its essence. I
want the viewer to be captivated by the color and veining of the stone or drawn to touch and
experience the cool, satin-like textures of the surface. I hope this interactive experience engages
the senses (sight - heart - mind -touch).
Richardene Forrest-Thweatt, is a native of Charleston, South Carolina she currently resides in
Germantown,Maryland. Formally trained as an Interior Designer she has 20+ years of experience in
commercial and residential design. Richardene began working with stone in 1999.
She is a member of the Washington Sculptor Group, the National Women's Caucus for Art,
Strathmore Artists and the Art League of Germantown. Richardene creates fine quality art
sculptures.
