Linda Fry Kenzle
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Linda Fry Kenzle (born May, 1960) is an American artist, designer, photographer, horticulturalist, and author.
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[edit] Work
She has done two major studies. The first explored the psychological and social functions of dress. The second focused on the history of beadwork from prehistoric times to today. "The thorough study of any subject brings one back to the same place...the beginning of time."[cite this quote]
She is the author of ten books: five on art, four on gardening, and a multimedia anthology.
[edit] Books
- Art Dolls, 1985, Geneva Street Press
- Herbs, 1990, Third Coast Book Company
- Scented Geraniums, 1991, Eastlake Unlimited
- Vines For America, 1992, Eastlake Unlimited
- Embellishments: Adding Glamor to Garments, 1993, Chilton Book Company ISBN 0-8019-8478-5
- Dazzle: Creating Artistic Jewelry & Distinctive Accessories, 1995, Chilton Book Company ISBN 0-8019-8638-9
- The Irresistible Bead, 1996, Hyperion
- Gathering: Using Simple Materials Gleaned From the Garden & Nature, 1998, KPBooks ISBN 0-87341-557-4
- Pages: Innovative Book Making Techniques, 1998, Krause Publications ISBN 0-87341-547-7
- Hit or Miss, 34 Autobiographical Paintings in hand-tipped plates, 2008, ICON Productions
- The Primal Abstracts, 50 hand-tipped plates, 2008, ICON Productions
[edit] Art
She is primarily known for Abstract and Surrealistic Paintings. "During the act I push and prod and praise paint and canvas to become something never before seen. Simple forms and striking color manifest the piece into the final nirvana."[1] Her paintings and other art pieces are signed "LFry", "LFK", "Kenzle", and occasionally "LLFK".
[edit] Garden
She has done landscape design for the Kappas Estate, Casa del Sueños, Boardmans, etc.[clarification needed] She specializes in layering shrubs and perennials with occasional accents of annuals to create the all-season garden.
She is an expert in propagation and has taught and cloned botanicals.[clarification needed] She is especially known for herbs.
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