Engineer to Painter
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Amy Sullivan grew up on the Gulf Coast of Texas. Her desire to live and work in a coastal environment led her to pursue a successful career in coastal engineering. After graduating from Texas A & M University with a Maritime Systems Engineering Degree, Amy worked for the state of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. However, Amy's love of painting, and a visit to London's Royal Academy of Art-where she was inspired by the quality of the student's work, culminated in her decision to change careers and study fine art. Amy obtained a three year certificate from the fine arts program of the Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Her love of adventure and the great outdoors led her to the Big Island of Hawaii. The island's contrasting topography, pristine beaches, and aloha spirit have provided an excellent opportunity to flourish as an artist.
Resident Artist
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Amy's paintings have been exhibited in Hawaii and Connecticut. Her artwork appears on T-shirts in Connecticut, and she is a resident artist at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and the Hualalai Four Seasons Resort, Hawaii, where she teaches hotel guests and demonstrates her painting abilities. Amy has won awards for her unique pastel seascapes and is regularly commissioned by island residents to paint views from their residences.
Murals and Faux Work
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With her design interest and painting knowledge, Amy naturally developed her talents in the decorative painting business. She has completed several large projects on the Big Island including a 7' X 24' mural in a Kawaihae eatery which depicts a sunset on the Kohala Coast, and a 10' X 20' beach scene located in a retail clothing store. Her most demanding work to date has been the rendering of marble on twenty, twelve foot fiberglass columns located in a private residence. She has also successfully rendered faux bamboo, various stone effects, bronze, copper and wood. She enjoys experimenting with different textures and finishes to create unique living spaces. Amy would be pleased to show you more examples of her work at any time. Please contact her at the posted address and number.