Phyllis Neufeld's wondrously colorful watercolors and mixed media are "a delight to the eye and a refuge for the soul." Her inspiration is the beauty and bounty of God's creation. The flowers in her series "Paintings of Hope, Joy and Peace" move freely and live joyously. She explains, "I've always loved flowers for their glorious variety of shapes, color and fragrance. At significant times in our lives, we choose and give flowers to express our feelings of joy, compassion, promise or desire."
"Jewels of the San Joaquin" features the bounty of the incredibly lush agricultural area where Phyllis lives. She is the exclusive artist for the Annual Celebration of Wine, featuring 125 California wineries.

The CSUF Viticulture Alumni Club commissions and markets her imaginative impressions of grapes and vines. The Fresno County Employees Credit Union features her distinctive portraits of grapes on checks and credit cards used by their 30,000 members.

Phyllis is the only artist whose name Visa International has published on their credit card images.

 

In 2002 Phyllis was honored as one of the Central Valley's "Top Ten Business and Professional Women" for her work with children and for her substantial fundraising efforts for area non-profits. Phyllis is also an inspirational speaker often invited to share her story and art with women's and church groups.

Phyllis is also a gifted teacher, teaching Watercolor techniques to begining adult students and creativity workshops to advanced art students.

Phyllis is also a gifted teacher, teaching Watercolor techniques to begining adult students and creativity workshops to advanced art students.

Phyllis was an Instructor in Art at three California colleges. She later studied Oriental arts and crafts in Japan.

 

Certificate of Recognition from U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein

Letter of Appreciation from George Radanovich

Letter of Appreciation from
Valley Public Radio

Letter of Appreciation from a Celebration of Wine

Phyllis was an Instructor in Art at three California colleges. She later studied Oriental arts and crafts in Japan.

Her award winning textile hangings, sculpture and jewelry are featured in several books, including the Time-Life Art Series.

Her artwork is available on the web at www.phyllisneufeld.com and in Central California, by appointment, at her showroom and studio in Fresno.