![]() Harboring his former self's memories after willingly regaining them, 'Wanderer' is now the only title he goes by, for he has no home, kin, or destination. The Wanderer came into existence in place of his previous incarnation after the latter expunged his previous appellations and their respective histories from Irminsul. ![]() She has participated in group shows benefiting Belmont University, Brentwood Academy, Harding Academy, Heritage Foundation of Franklin, Tennessee Landtrust, Harpeth River Watershed Association, Nature Conservancy, Friends of Radnor Lake, Friends of Warner Parks and the Vanderbilt Stars.ars. The Wanderer is a playable Anemo character in Genshin Impact. She has been the featured artist in shows at the Centennial Club, Marnie Sheridan Gallery of the Harpeth Hall School, Merchant’s Restaurant, the Wild Iris Cafe, The Yellow Porch and the McCarty’s Gallery in Montheagle, Tennessee. Wendy’s paintings have been included in the Central South Art Exhibition, Tennessee All State Exhibition, Tennessee Watercolor Society Exhibitions–in which she has earned Artist status, and the Arts Conference Exhibition in Kiev, Ukraine. ![]() In workshops she has studied with David Taylor, Sondra Freckleton, Jack Beal, Kim English, Alex Powers, Al Broilette, Christopher Schink, Peggi Kroll-Roberts, Burt Silverman, Paula Frizbe and Dawn Whitelaw. She has taken courses in New Haven, Connecticut Houston, Texas Greenville and Oneonta, New York Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee. As daughter of renowned illustrator, portraitist and fine art painter, Thornton Utz, she grew up in the unique enviornment that only a professional artist’s home can provide. Wendy’s training has been both formal and informal. I am also eager to bring other writers’ stories to life visually. What appeals to me is the challenge of capturing motion, humor and surprise. My tools are mostly swift lively strokes, unconventional compositions and enchanting color.Īn enthusiasm for recognizing the joys in our everyday lives has prompted me to write and illustrate my own stories from personal experiences. Love of story has a fundamental place in my heart. My delight in gardening is reflected in painting flowers, vegetables (once delaying supper to finish painting the artichokes) and gardens.Ĭommunion with people, watching them grow and change, and appreciating their uniqueness has given me great empathy and affection – challenging me to capture their individual spirits in portraits. She can be booked as a solo, duo, trio or band using professional and talented musicians who are at the top of their craft. I relate to these words of Vincent van Gogh, “I wrestle with nature long enough for her to tell me her secret.” The effects of light and atmosphere on land forms are constantly changing and capturing them challenges and blesses me. Loving travel led me to landscape plein air work (painting in fresh air). Now painting is a family tradition, as my brother David Utz, my brother-in-law Charles Leonard, and my daughter Emily Leonard are all well established artists. My father, Thornton Utz, an illustrator, portraitist and fine art painter provided a unique artistic environment but it wasn’t until our four children with my doctor/professor husband, John, were school aged that I ventured into my own artistic development. This poem, like The Dream of the Rood, has more than one speaker. ![]() So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. Confirmation came later, when I recognized myself in these words of Jesus: “The wind blows wherever it pleases. It was bequeathed to me at birth in my naming – Wendy means wanderer. On this site, I share some of my experiences, ideas, and tips about my wanderings for those who also have a lifelong wanderlust affliction.The adventure of wandering is essentially me. Soul Urge is #5 which says: deep desire for travel and adventure. Native American zodiac indicate I am an Owl. Tigers are said to be independent, adventurers, travelers, and confident. People with this sign are described as explorers, independent, adventurous, travelers, and lucky. The meaning of the name Wendy is: wanderer, friend. Some people don’t understand why I like to travel as much as I do. At the office I’m sometimes referred to as the Chief Vacation Officer – even though I typically work while I’m out traveling. This gives me the opportunity to explore and wander the world. I am so thankful and blessed to have a job that allows me to work remotely pretty much whenever I want.
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