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Duo Demonstation by Durre Waseem and Natalia Andreeva – Global Citizenship Music Festival
May 17 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
During our closing of the Exhibition Gallery for judging from 2pm and 4pm , we are thrilled to offer a duo demonstration at Union Point by Durre Waseem and Natalia Andreeva. Durre and Natalia both are repeat award winners in the NC Plein Air Art Festival and in many national and international event and exhibitions. The performers of the Global Citizenship Music Festival will offer a colorful subject along with a cultural musical experince.
DURRE WASEEM – Best of Show in 2022. After graduating from Punjab University, (Pakistan) I started teaching art to the graduate and post graduate students for 10 years until we moved to the United States in 2001. In the beginning i spent time in teaching and studying but from 2017 i decided to become a full time artist, and since 2019 I became actively involved in pleinair events. The more I painted with different groups of artist the more i learn , most of all I learn to love the process more than the result. Although each pleinair event is filled with tremendous joy and excitement, but sometimes it comes with more honor when my painting gets some recognition
In past 2 years, along with several awards of merit I received some best of shows, such as JUst plein Fun (2022), American Impressionist Society online show (2022), Outdoor pleinair, Galveston (2023), New Bern pleinair (2023)
NATALIA ANDREEVA – From my early childhood, a profound interest and curiosity for drawing and painting captivated me. This artistic passion found strong roots with the support and inspiration generously provided by my grandfather. The journey deepened as I became involved in a children’s art studio, where my creativity began to take shape.
Over the years, my dream of pursuing a career in art led me to pursue higher education in the field. Following graduation, a faculty position was extended to me, marking a significant milestone in my artistic pursuits.
Diversifying into computer graphics and animation, I collaborated with an innovative advertising agency. This shift from traditional art allowed me to explore new dimensions of my creative expression, pushing the boundaries of my artistic capabilities.
Upon immigrating to the U.S., a fresh chapter unfolded as I worked tirelessly to rebuild my art career. Starting from local street art shows, the journey evolved into owning a studio and managing various art programs. I hold a Signature Membership Status in the American Impressionist Society, vice-president of Plein Air Painters of South East and past-president of the Tallahassee Watercolor Society. My works now embody a fusion of spontaneous expressions, impressionism, and classical realism.
Themes close to my heart include exquisite landscapes capturing nature’s subtleties, vibrant still life compositions contrasting shapes and dynamics, and portraits teeming with humanity, showcasing the beauty and harmony of the human condition.
Throughout my artistic voyage, I actively participated in numerous personal and group exhibitions, earning recognition through several awards. These experiences not only enriched my art but also became integral chapters in the narrative of my creative evolution. For more information and to see my works visit: www.andreeva.com
This year awards:
October – November, 2024 – Best of Show Award – Fairhope Plein Air, Fairhope, AL, USA, (for painting Wings Over the Woodland)
October 2024 – First Place Award – Quick Draw, Pines and Palms Plein air, Thomasville, GA, USA (for painting In the Moment)
June, 2024 – First Place Award – Schilderfestival Plein Air Invitational, Noordwijk, Netherlands (for painting Intersection).
May – June, 2024 – Best Floral Award – Invitational Gloucester Arts Festival, Gloucester, VA., USA (for painting Magnolia)
May – July, 2024 – Award of Excellence, Jasmine Richardson Memorial Award, Funded by Contributors in memory of Jasmine Richardson and Signature Members – Tallahassee Watercolor Society’s 36st TRI-STATE JURIED WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION, FSU Museum of Arts, Tallahassee FL USA. (for painting Home)
April 2024 – Award of Excellence – Small Works Competition American Impressionist Society, Anderson Fine Art Gallery, St. Simons Island, GA. (for painting Dinky Boat)
April, 2024 – Third Place Award – Olmstead Plein Air Invitational, Atlanta, GA, USA. (for painting Verdant Haven)
April, 2024 – Best of Show Award – GRANT EVENT, Degallery, Bryan, TX, USA. (for painting Milton Parker’s House)
February, 2024 – Recognition of contribution to Florida conservation through artistic expression, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Comity, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
January – February, 2024 – The featured label Proof Brewing Company, Bicentennial Brew, LeMoyne Art Center, 125 N. Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, Florida, USA. (for painting Fall’s Colors)