Artist Statement
My artistic journey started with self-exploration and curiosity about the challenges of creative work but has expanded as a way to serve and benefit the personal and extended communities around me. My life experiences and career have led me to develop two realms of artistic creativity and inspiration.
First, I create artwork for myself and public expression, whether that’s for self-meditation or developing discipline, capturing beautiful and terrible experiences of my life that may or may not be shared. Second, I create artwork for others – portraits of lost loved ones, landscapes of cherished memories, and educational or inspiring murals for classrooms, all of which benefit others in various ways.
Because of these two realms, my artistic portfolio is consistent in a representational colorful style and traditional craft but is difficult to define in a singular artist media portfolio. I enjoy many different mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor paint, charcoal, and soft pastel, all of which have strengths and weaknesses that can be tailored to each project’s needs. Lastly, I try to use recycled materials for artwork like second hand frames and stretching my own canvas to reducing waste and giving new life to discarded resources.
If you are interested in seeing or talking about either of my artistic realms, check out my portfolio and contact me with any questions or requests!
A little bit more about me…
Again, my name is Mindy Pitzner and I am a Minnesotan studio artist who also works as a Financial Analyst in the Minnesota Air National Guard. I first studied studio art at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN, achieving a BA in Studio Art with minors in Art History and Arts Administration in May 2021. From 2018-2021, I worked for the Bethany Art Department and other local art and nonprofit organizations (Emy Frentz Artist Guild and Open Door Clinic), developing hands-on experience in public art events and collegiate art education administration.
Today, I live with my husband in Minneapolis, MN, where we both work full-time for the Minnesota Air National Guard. I also am working towards an Masters in Arts Administration at Southern Utah University with future goals of formally serving my local arts community and its artists. My life as a financial analyst and studio artist is a unique mix of analytical problem-solving in the office and creative work outside the office. Contrary to many individual’s understanding of the United States Military, there is plenty of opportunity and need for arts appreciation and cultural development. My career with the Air National Guard has challenged me physically, mentally, and spiritually while allowing me to give back to my community and support my family.
If you’d like to learn more details about my creative and professional experiences, feel free to check out my resume and portfolio or contact me directly!
MINDY PITZNER 