By Bonnie Gangelhoff

ART EDUCATION: Master’s of fine arts from Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL.STYLE: Representational.MOST INTERESTING THING ABOUT THE WAY YOU WORK: I consider any talent I may have as a gift God has given me, and my desire is for the viewer to see his love and greatness in every piece I paint.SECOND-CHOICE CAREER: I would most likely pursue an arts-related career, such as graphic design or photography.BEST ADVICE RECEIVED: Enjoy the process. View your deficiencies and failures as invitations to learn.CREATIVE SPARK: When light momentarily transforms an ordinary object into something priceless—that fascinates and inspires me. I also like to spend a lot of time studying the work of artists I admire and whose mastery I want to incorporate into my own work.ONE THING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU: I like to grow orchids.FUTURE GOALS: To enjoy growing and learning as an artist for as long as the Lord allows.PRICE RANGE: $250 to $3,000.REPRESENTATION: Hudson Fine Art & Framing Company, Hudson, OH; www.andreaorrfineart.com.

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