Pam Schmidt
Artchik, cover artist of Plant People, An Anthology of Environmental Artists
Artchik has been investing her time and energy into the creative process for many decades. She has participated in many juried events and won several awards... all while raising several children, dogs, cats, fish, birds, and various other critters.
She endeavors to create not only for her own self-expressive benefit, but for the uplifting effect her patrons feel upon receiving a work steeped in originality, craftswomanship, and pride in execution. Artchik pours her passion for the amazing wonder that is our shared existance into works that she hopes will inspire peace, compassion, and acceptance.
“Art is my meditation. I lose myself in the moment... in the now. And through that process of releasing from the tricks a mind can play, I discover my true self. I thrive on discovering the expressive powers of various media and pushing them beyond their obvious uses. Currently, leather has captivated my attention in that its characteristics allow for me to incorporate drawing, painting, and sculpting. I am obsessed with nature and our planet. I also like to recycle and make beautiful art from trash.”
