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Pearl S. Buck
Pearl Comfort Sydenstricker was born June 26, 1892 in West Virginia. Her parents were Southern Presbyterian missionaries stationed in China. In 1931, Pearl's second novel, "The Good Earth" was published, becoming the best-selling book in 1931 and 1932. It won the Pulitzer Prize and the Howells Medal in 1935, and was made into a MGM movie in 1937. She was the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize in literature.

"The test of a civilization is in the way that it cares for its helpless members"

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The primal urge to create art has been a constant thread in my life. I have continued to create art throughout my life, even with other demands such as my children and family. I like my work have a feeling of playful enthusiasm. The life force in nature is inspiring. In my art I wish to convey my appreciation for the beauty and the energy found in nature. The element of color has been my focus in the creation of my art. Color has energy, emotion and creates a mood. My favorite mediums are Soft Pastels and Oil Colors. I love the immediacy of the pastels. I love oils, the buttery consistency and intense unlimited colors. BACKGROUND For over 25 years I have also worked as a graphic artist. This background gives me the...