Brenda Gordon was born in Washington, DC in 1959. She graduated in 1981 from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising Design and Fine Arts. Gordon likes to capture dramatic lighting and unique scenes in uncommon circumstances. By combining her painting ability with her faux finish experience; Gordon has developed a unique style. She works in oils and/or acrylics, building up texture and glazes to create vibrancy in color, luster and depth. Her subject matter is diverse and has been described as contemporary realism.

She can paint the human figure, landscape, still life, or wildlife, beautifully. Her subject matter is determined by what moves her at the moment. With a strong sense of composition, combined with finesse for the dramatic, this of course leads her to create outstanding paintings.

In all of her work, meticulous attention to detail reveals Gordon’s passion for the beauty of nature, her interest in human interaction and her love of expressing it through the imagery of art.

Artist Statement “It’s got to look like something so it might as well look good”.