Linda Levins Skisak
Linda Levins Skisak is a painter and printmaker whose work reflects a lifelong fascination with the natural world. Her earliest memories of color and form date back to childhood, and she has pursued visual expression ever since.
Linda holds a Bachelor of Arts in Painting and a Master of Arts in Printmaking, complemented by numerous workshops across diverse artistic disciplines. Her professional career includes nearly thirty years as a visual arts instructor, as well as earlier experience working in photography studios and advertising agencies in Chicago.
Working primarily in acrylics, oils, and various forms of printmaking, Linda values the spontaneity and fluidity of her chosen mediums. Her art focuses on nature—trees, plants, water, sea, and sky—capturing not only their visual qualities but also their spirit and atmosphere. Rather than a literal depiction, her style reflects an intuitive response to the essence of place and time.
Linda has been actively engaged in the arts community as a member of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Nature Artists Guild of the Morton Arboretum, and the Galena Center for the Arts. She believes strongly in the importance of art in public spaces, seeing it as a vital part of cultural life and community enrichment.
Through both teaching and creating, Linda continues to explore how art deepens observation, enhances intuition, and opens connections to history, culture, and the world around us.
I have been interested in art for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest memories, at age two or three, is of admiring the colors and shapes on a shirt I was wearing. By kindergarten, I was already drawing. Although I didn’t study art formally until my junior year of high school, I quickly fell in love with drawing and painting. I primarily work in acrylic and oil paints, as well as printmaking techniques such as monoprints and Japanese Tataki Zome. I also explore mixed media. These mediums appeal to me for their fluidity, spontaneity, and expressive possibilities. While rooted in representation, my style aims to capture the essence and spirit of place rather than a literal rendering.
Art has enriched my life by opening doors to cultural and social experiences through history, community, and travel. It also deepens my daily experience, balancing careful observation with intuition. Art in public spaces is essential to community life. The Galena Center for the Arts provides an invaluable space where creativity is accessible and meaningful for Galena and surrounding communities.
Linda holds a Bachelor of Arts in Painting and a Master of Arts in Printmaking, complemented by numerous workshops across diverse artistic disciplines. Her professional career includes nearly thirty years as a visual arts instructor, as well as earlier experience working in photography studios and advertising agencies in Chicago.
Working primarily in acrylics, oils, and various forms of printmaking, Linda values the spontaneity and fluidity of her chosen mediums. Her art focuses on nature—trees, plants, water, sea, and sky—capturing not only their visual qualities but also their spirit and atmosphere. Rather than a literal depiction, her style reflects an intuitive response to the essence of place and time.
Linda has been actively engaged in the arts community as a member of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Nature Artists Guild of the Morton Arboretum, and the Galena Center for the Arts. She believes strongly in the importance of art in public spaces, seeing it as a vital part of cultural life and community enrichment.
Through both teaching and creating, Linda continues to explore how art deepens observation, enhances intuition, and opens connections to history, culture, and the world around us.
I have been interested in art for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest memories, at age two or three, is of admiring the colors and shapes on a shirt I was wearing. By kindergarten, I was already drawing. Although I didn’t study art formally until my junior year of high school, I quickly fell in love with drawing and painting. I primarily work in acrylic and oil paints, as well as printmaking techniques such as monoprints and Japanese Tataki Zome. I also explore mixed media. These mediums appeal to me for their fluidity, spontaneity, and expressive possibilities. While rooted in representation, my style aims to capture the essence and spirit of place rather than a literal rendering.
Art has enriched my life by opening doors to cultural and social experiences through history, community, and travel. It also deepens my daily experience, balancing careful observation with intuition. Art in public spaces is essential to community life. The Galena Center for the Arts provides an invaluable space where creativity is accessible and meaningful for Galena and surrounding communities.
