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FEATURED WORK
ARTIST STATEMENT
Northern New Mexico and Taos in particular is my
spiritual home. I never cease to be amazed by
the light and color, diversity and beauty of the
landscape there. Whether hiking the Sangre de
Cristo Mountains in the Taos Ski Valley, walking
the open plains of Cerro or scrambling down a
steep trail to the Riio Grande Valley floor, I am
filled with a sense of wonder, renewal and
appreciation for nature.
I also return again and again to photograph
and paint the traditional adobe architecture of
the region including local churches and pueblos,
and in particular the Taos Pueblo.
What inspires me to photograph is quality of
light, a blaze of color, an arresting form, a
special presence. When my photographic journey
is successful the subject will speak to me
through spirit, beauty, harmony, mystery or
humor.
Color is a primary source of motivation in my
work for its expressive qualities and healing
properties. For me, a wash of Cerulean blue may
express clarity, revelation and spirit, while a
bold stroke of Cadmium red may communciate
sensuality, power or charged emotion.
Handpainting my black and white
photographs brings together two important and
creative outlets in my life--painting and
photography. Adding color also brings another
dimension to my work. I can create a make-believe
atmosphere based on my imagination and feelings
at the time I apply the paint. Each handpainted
photograph is unique and one of a kind. When I
paint the same image again, the colors, tones and
mood varies.
The paintings and pastel drawings featured
here are individual expressions that were
created under the glorious skies of northern New
Mexico, where I continue to find inspiration and
renewal to explore different aspects of
creativity.
THE WORK
All of the work featured on the portfolio
pages and throughout the website began as one of
a kind art pieces. That includes my handpainted
black & white silver prints, my pleine aire
landscape oil paintings done on canvas or
watercolor paper, as well as my pastel scenes
which are done on pastel paper.
Many original works are available
(Price sheet upon request).
Grace Schaub
Bio.
Grace Schaub has a Masters degree in Art and Art Education from New York University. She taught photography at The New School University in New York City for over sixteen years, where she also studied art therapy with Erica Steinberger, and earned a certificate in Art Therapy.
She continued studying painting and drawing at The Art Students League, The New School University, and attended sketching classes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Grace also taught photographic workshops at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre and Shutterbug Photo workshops.
Her photographs have been featured in photographic books and magazines over the years including Camera Arts, Outdoor Travel and Photography, Popular Photography, Travel Holiday and National Geographic Educator.
She is the co-author of the photographic book, Marshall’s Handcoloring Guide and Gallery, and has written extensively on photography for numerous publications including Camera Arts and View Camera magazines. Since 1986, Grace has been the east coast editor for Photographer’s Forum Magazine, writing articles and conducting interviews with many of the world’s best-known photographers.
Her photographs, paintings and pastels have been exhibited in galleries around the country including Beacon Gallery, Bayport, NY, Forms Gallery, Del Ray Beach, Fl, Palm Beach Photographic Center, Shared Visions Gallery, Del Ray, Fl, The Variant Gallery, Taos, NM, Huntington Library Gallery, Huntington, NY, Manhasset Art Association Exhibitions, LI, NY, CitiBank, Glen Head, NY, Valle Vidal Benefit Exhibition, Taos Country Club, Taos, NM, Taos Book Arts Group exhibitions, The Millicent Rogers Museum and The Taos Gallery in Taos, NM.
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