Artist Biography
Linda Harlow is a fifth generation native Floridian. Her hardy Dutch ancestors arrived in 19th century coastal south Florida by way of canoes. One would guess from her roots and she would pursue traditional Florida Art, but this was not be the case. Growing up in south Florida, she was exposed to the arts and architecture of mid century Miami and Palm Beach. Early in life Linda developed a keen interest in the early 20th century Art Deco style. Inspired by frequent ventures to art deco “Mecca’s” of New York, Chicago and San Francisco, she developed a passion for the simplicity of the Art deco and Streamline Modern styles of the 1930’s.
Trained as a traditional portrait artist, Linda could never escape her Dutch heritage and the love of the Old Masters. The appreciation of great art, and the timeless beauty of the Masters instilled in her as a child, led to the formation of Reflections of the Masters.. The Reflections of the Masters, is a diverse group of artists, who all share the passion and love for the great masters of the past. As very few would ever have the opportunity to own the original, the concept of creating new originals was born.
Awarding winning artist, Linda is a member o the Portrait Society of America, Oil Painters of America, she is the past chairman of the Marion Cultural Alliance, and member of , Ocala Art Group, Gainesville Fine Art Association, Visual Arts Society.
Linda , shares her life with her husband and three cats and may be found in her studio every day, creating works that transcend time and place. Linda can be reached at: linda@LindaHarlow.com.