About

Short Bio

Lydia Boddie (pronounced body) - Rice is President & Creative Principal of BoddieWorks Creations and Consulting, the business backdrop for her re-emergence as a creative who strives to integrate all forms of artistic expression in every aspect of her life. Throughout her professional executive career, Lydia’s renaissance nature has influenced an eclectic and voracious approach to managing, learning, critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem-solving. As a visual artist and illustrator, her creations bring a practical understanding of the creative process to her personal and professional pursuits. Lydia approaches artmaking with spontaneity and purpose, and embraces learning new techniques that allow for the flow of ideas, mediums, and materials that contribute to the creation of multi-faceted statement pieces. She often uses collage to unite disparate ideas and incorporate a variety of techniques. From realism and a tight illustrative style to integrating calligraphy, paint, fabric swatches and digital image manipulation, Lydia enjoys using her own photography (or images from permissible sources) as a basis for exploring the application of a variety of drawing and painting techniques. Lydia holds a bachelor’s degree in Art from Brown University, a master’s degree in Agency Counseling from Rhode Island College, and K-12 art education teaching certification from Rhode Island School of Design. She has received numerous honors and awards for her professional contributions and expertise and is an avid champion for emerging artists.

Statement

I approach art-making with spontaneity and purpose. I embrace learning new techniques and allow for the flow of ideas, mediums, and materials that contribute to the creation of statement pieces. I often use collage as a way to unite disparate ideas and incorporate a variety of techniques. From realism and a tight illustrative style to integrating calligraphy, paint, fabric swatches and digital image manipulation, I enjoy using my own photography (or images from permissible sources) as a basis for exploring the application of a variety of drawing and painting techniques.

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