Biography Statement

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Gwen Lechtner became Gwen Darling in 2008, when she decided to claim a global family and ascertained that anyone who is darling must be related directly to her. Her mission in life is to remain curious, playful, active and loving. These values have led her on the path of the artist which is very much like a roller coaster ride. This is why she considers her emotional intelligence to be one of her greatest strengths- a kind of wisdom she uses to assist others to divine meaning from life and art. 

Gwen graduated from San Jose State University, 2009 with a BA in studio art practices. She has been creating and teaching professionally ever since. Her current focus is ceramic art with a figurative and botanical flair. Although she is classically trained, her favorite styles of art to teach include abstraction and expressionism. She offers new ways to experience the unique nowness of creative effort and seeks to provide inspirational catalysts for people to explore and express their world.

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