Pamela Wilde on Portraits, Veterans & the Art of Oil
Автор: Conversations with Rich Bennett
Загружено: 2025-10-02
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Local fine artist Pamela Wilde joins Rich—along with her husband, veteran and GI Joe restorer Scott Wilde—to talk about portraits that capture the “human moment,” her 120-portrait community project in Havre de Grace, and her “Boots on the Ground” series honoring veterans. They dive into technique (why oil is “forgiving”), teaching/learning, galleries and grants, plus a wild mid-recording tech glitch and Scott’s eerie encounter at Bachelor’s Grove.
Guest Bio:
Pamela Wilde is a Maryland-based representational oil painter known for community portrait projects (including Portraits of Havre de Grace) and veteran-honoring works like Boots on the Ground. Trained at the American Academy of Art, she exhibits across the region and participates in plein-air programs.
Scott Wilde is a U.S. Army veteran and noted restorer of vintage talking GI Joe figures who travels nationally for shows; he also appears in Pamela’s veteran-focused art stories.
Main Topics:
· Why oil is “forgiving” vs. watercolor; mediums (linseed, walnut, wax/gel, Gamsol)
· The making of Portraits of Havre de Grace: 120 portraits in a year
· Prints vs. originals, value, and longevity
· Boots on the Ground: combat boots as storytelling objects for veterans
· Galleries, grants, and exhibits (local to statewide; BWI, Gallery 220, etc.)
· Teaching vs. lifelong learning; finding supportive instructors
· Paranormal-tinged studio glitch + Scott’s Bachelor’s Grove story
· Scott’s niche: repairing vintage talking GI Joes; art as business & discipline
· Advice to emerging artists: multitasking, perseverance, community
· Plein-air work with Maryland Center for the Arts; upcoming Armory show
· Favorite artists: John Singer Sargent (historic) and Rose Frandsen (living)
Resources mentioned:
· Pamela Wilde (artist) – “Portraits of Havre de Grace,” “Boots on the Ground” (contact via her website - https://pamelawilde.com/)
· Scott Wilde – vintage talking GI Joe repairs (national show circuit)
· Havre de Grace Arts Collective / Gallery (open studios, modeling)
· Maryland State Arts Council (grant support)
· BWI Art Exhibits (veteran portraits shown)
· Howard County Arts Center (Veterans Day group show
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