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I paint almost every day in my studio, where I maintain a rigorous studio practice. My work is a synthesis of life experiences that have bocome fully integrated into my painting and mixed media art. Making art has been my life's work from my early teenage years. I am restless when at work in my studio, always exploring new expressive possibilites through my unique visual language.

I hold a Bacheors of Art in Art Education from University of Florida and a Masters of Art in Art Education from University of Illinois and have continued my education throughout my life. As a professional aritst and teacher, the best of both worlds come together in my art and my teaching.

I also maintain a turpentine free, lead free, low toxicity, health and safety oriented oil painting studio. Adult and childrens painting classes are available. To find out more about health practices in the studio and classroom log on to the University of Illinois School of Public Health, Health in the Arts Web site at http://chicagoartistsresource.org/visual-arts/node/15316 or download the paper I presented at the 2003 Health in the Arts Conference at UIC, http://www.uic.edu/glakes/ce/seminars/hrts/soldner
there are also links to many web sites that provide valuable information concerning healthy and safe product choices and their uses in the art studio and classroom.

Visitors entering my studio will find paintings and mixed media works in various stages of progress. I am always thinking and writing about my work with a strong emphasis on connecting ideas and experiences of everyday life. History, literature, music, my worldwide travels, and the vastness of human creativity throughout time influence my work.

The National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum in Chicago has exhibited my largest body of work, "Memories of an Era, Reflections of Our Time". The 16 large paintings that comprise "Memories" are availabe to museums as a travelling exhibition. Visit the web site at http://www.nvvam.org/ for information.

Watch my web site and blog for upcoming group and solo exhibits. My paintings are for sale and I love to create one of a kind commissioned paintings. Please contact me for details.


Class News: Painting Classes in Oils or Acrylics
Ages: 13 to adult
Level: Beginning to advanced
Registration every 6 weeks with the next class beginning Monday October 6, 2009
Wednesdays 4:00- 6:00 pm Cost 120.00 - 6 weeks
Tuesdays 10:00 am- 1:00 pm Cost 170.00 - 6 weeks
4:00 pm - 6 pm Cost 120.00 - 6 weeks

All classes are ongoing so and are held in my large inspiring studio.

I am a State of Illinois Certified, Continuing Professional Development Provider (CPDU),
(Professional Teacher Training)
Complete CV listing past teaching experience and more than 100 juried exhibits,
available upon request.
Please contact me if you are interested in arranging for a teacher in -service for your school with an emphasis on integrating art into the curriculum .
I am a public speaker with experience in film making and seminar presentations on art related topics.

Check out my new YouTube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa7hTtgjgCg

Stephanie Fosnight, who is an award winning freelance journalist for Pioneer Press, contacted me last week for very pleasant phone interview. Stephanie was interested in my paintings that are now on exhibit at the Barrington Area Library. The story was published in the Arlington Heights Post, on June 25. You can read the article on the following link.
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/arlingtonheights/entertainment/1629846,entertainment-nwlake-soldner-062509-s1.article

My artist profile about my largest body of work to date, "Memories of an Era, Reflections of Our Time" has been airing around the U. S. on PBS Real Simple Telivision for two years now. You can view it on You Tube at the following link:
jhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxWozxGQTe8

Monday, September 22, 2008

"Between Heaven and Earth" oil 40" x 100"

This painting is one of the larger works in my solo exhibition Pilgrimage and Passages, a Spiritual Journey.
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"Slivers of Light" oil on canvas 48" x 72"

Slivers of Light
Awaken the day
And the dreamer
To the possible
The probable
The necessary
The divine
The mundane
Narrow passages
of time
Fissures in space
Slivers of Light
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Monday, September 15, 2008

Travels to Europe

St. George and the Dragon.

Here I am with my family and German friends while we enjoy ice cream in Stockholm.



Here is another version of St. George and the Dragon. This is carved from oak and elk antlers are used for the horns and wings on the dragon.




These are my kids enjoying the touristy shops on Stockholm.


I have been taking a figure sculpting class, so this bronze captured my attention.


Water is a dominant feature of Sweden as can be seen in this reflection of a buliding in a canal Stockholm


Here are a few quick views of the marvelous city of Stockholm, Sweden. I found the people friendly and happy to share their city with travelers. The public transportation is excellent, making it quite easy to get around the city and explore it's historic streets and buildings. The water taxis were the most wonderful way to see the city from the water.
As with most European cities art can be found in every park and plaza. Public art is part of the fabric of life in Stockholm. The Swedes appreciate their artistic heritage and enjoy living with the art everyday in their communities. I absolutely love it, how refreshing!
I will post more on my summer travels in Ireland soon.










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