Irene is an award-winning artist and photographer living in New River, Arizona and began her art career painting commissioned portraits in pastel and oil.
In 2007, she and her husband John, completed the construction of their 1500 square foot studio JIL Ink Studios. Created not only as a personal artist’s studio, but to promote the professional education in the fine art of printmaking, it has become a destination for printmakers from all over the country.
Irene has been recognized as an emerging artist in Arizona and her work is in private collections within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and as far away as Britain, Europe and China. Because of her amazing eye for creating images and with the encouragement of other artists, friends and clients, Irene began a serious professional study of photography. As she gained experience and education, she gradually transformed this inspiring art form into a professional enterprise.
For me, creating art is a journey in time. I let the moment, the person, the area, a feeling, or a tiny detail overlooked by some, take me in a direction and ultimately form the image. I open my mind to new artistic possibilities and new creations and realize that time passes quickly and I want to capture a glimpse of it. I believe it is this connection and creative process that allows me to express what I see.
As any artist will tell you, portraits are the ultimate expressions of the artist and his or her subject. My pledge is to create a personal piece of art and bring you a lifetime experience of a session that is all about you and the ones you love.
Treasure those moments you share.
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© Irene Lingenfelter