Artist’s Biography

Neika Embry Whittemore


Sierra Art Trails, 2025


Artist’s Biography


I believe a body of work is like a person. Much more is available in being with the art than reading the ‘pedigree’ details. I will leave that to the art historians and the critics.


I would like to offer some of what I recall – so as to hopefully qualify for this show as an artist because I would love to be included in this show. It would be a great honor, just sayin’’ :


Washington University School of Fine Arts, St. Louis, MO, 1972 Full Scholarship


My work is in private collections too numerous to track.


I have been in many art shows, competitions, group shows and noname galleries – during 1972 through 1992 – also too numerous to track.


I have always been creative – even to a fault – and applied that naturally in every aspect of my existence.


Current Evolving Work since March 2023:
1.6 acres in North Fork, CA
An environment entitled:
“I am Painting from a Flower”

Artist’s Statement


Neika Embry Whittemore

Sierra Art Trails 2025 – Open Studio and Gallery

Our humanity is expressed through the arts. Art is an illusion that points to a greater reality. Such as Life is an illusion that points to a greater reality.

Life is filled with infinite sources of inspiration. These works on paper are some examples of what inspires me to share and connect with you through art. Viewer response is part of the Life of a piece. It is what happens when art comes out of the studio and is offered for people to view.

I find it interesting to listen to what you see and feel when you pause to take in what is in front of your eyes. For me, this adds to the creation, and the greater reality begins to be revealed. I am grateful for this opportunity to connect and discover with you. 

October 10, 11, & 12 – 10am to 5pm each day

59803 Cascadel Drive, North Fork, CA 93643

Sierra Art Trails, 2025

Yosemite Foothills Open Studio Tour

Neika Embry Whittemore, Sierra Art Trails – Artist #37. Open for 2nd weekend only.

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday

October 10, 11 & 12 – 10am to 5pm. Open studio, gallery and grounds, entitled:

“I Am Painting from a Flower”

Art, desserts & hot beverages for purchase daily.

59803 Cascadel Drive

North Fork, CA 93643

Neika: 415 570 3028

https://airbnb.com/h/littleyosemitelodge

ART OF AWARENESS

Preview Exhibit at Stellar Gallery

40982 Hwy 41, Ste 1, Oakhurst,CA 93644

559-658-8844

September 6 to October 12

Gala Reception – Saturday, Sept, 13th, 5-8pm

http://www.sierraarttrails.org