Biography of Priscilla Cunningham

Priscilla has had a keen interest in many kinds of art since she was encouraged and complimented by one of her favorite grammar school teachers.

She took her first oil painting class in the late nineteen sixties in Indianapolis, IN, then followed that with private instruction with pastel in the early eighties. Since returning to Memphis in 1989, Priscilla has studied techniques of oil painting, watercolor, drawing, and sculpting from several instructors in the Memphis area. She studied “vibrant color” techniques for over three years at the Art Department in Memphis. Priscilla has also studied under renowned southwestern artist Ann Templeton, and went on location in Alaska to study Jim Ellsberry’s practical application of outdoor painting with a limited palette. Most recently she has taken a Plein Air workshop from John Torina and Robert Malone.

She has exhibited at several competitive events and has won awards at several of these venues. Some of her recent competitive ventures are: The Midsouth Fair, Bolivar, TN Art Exhibit, the “Arts Alive” national juried show in Florence, AL, and the MGAL Schering Plough, Autumn, Winter, Star Artist, Spring shows and the 7th Annual National Juried Exhibition/Competition of Memphis, TN.

She just recently had a one woman show titled "Serendipity" at the Crescent Club, Memphis, TN. Her show consisted of over 40 works in Oils and Acrylics.

Her work can be seen at:

• Fountain Art Gallery
  Chickasaw Oaks Shopping Center, 3092 Poplar, Memphis, TN
• Antiques Within & Abbey’s Too
  4760 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN.