Sandra
Kuck to create flawless scenes of
serenity, elegance, and joy has made her one of
the most beloved artists in North America. From
delicate lace and flowers to the peaceful cradling
of a baby in mother's arms, Sandra's profound love
of nature and family inspires the beautiful and
serene qualities of her work.
Kuck
describes herself as a "romantic realist". Her
nostalgic settings, angelic children, and lyrical
compositions evoke memories and emotions of
childhood. With vibrant color, delicate lighting,
exquisite detail, and elegant technique, Sandra
creates a peaceful, romantic atmosphere which
uniquely captures the simplicity, beauty, and
tenderness of "days gone by".
Sandra finds
her inspiration from many different sources,
including the special relationship between mother
and child, the beauty of country garden, and the
fine furnishings and clothing of the Victorian
era. Due to her exacting standards, pursuit of
perfection, and attention to detail, Sandra is
only able to paint eight to ten pieces a
year.
Admirers of Sandra Kuck know that
this talented artist puts a little of herself into
every painting. Her strong sense of family and
appreciation for beauty is echoed in all of her
works, from which she has captured a loyal and
appreciative audience.
Sandra was born in
East Liverpool, Ohio. Her notebooks were
embellished with doodles and sketches of her
classmates, and her textbooks were used as a
source of models. At thirteen, Sandra completed
her first oil painting — a portrait of
Napoleon.
Graduating from high school in
Southern California, Sandra studied nursing at
UCLA for one semester. Unwilling to relinquish her
dream of becoming an artist, Sandra moved to New
York City and attended the Art Students' League
where she realized her love for painting children
and deviated from her professor's emphasis on
modern art.
While living in New York,
Sandra met John Kuck, an NYC Police Detective.
John soon became Sandra's biggest fan and
encouraged her to follow her dream of becoming a
professional artist. The young newlyweds later
started a family, and Sandra's children (John Jr.
and Evelyn) became her greatest inspiration. John
would often care for the couple's young children
on the weekends so Sandra could have an
opportunity to develop her artistic talents. With
boundless determination and energy, she continued
to cultivate her talents at home while raising her
children. Once the children started school, Sandra
was able to devote more time to her art, while
John sold her works to local galleries. Their
confidence in her special talents would eventually
find embodiment in the collection we see
today.
In 1983, due to a steadily growing
fan base, Sandra finally received national
recognition when she was honored with her first
National Association of Limited Edition Dealers'
Plate of the Year, Print of the Year, and Artist
of the Year awards. Every year since 1983, NALED
has honored Sandra with awards, including an
unprecedented eight-time Artist of the Year award.
Sandra's awards also include the 1991
International Collectable Artist of the Year,
Plate Artist Hall of Fame (Bradford Exchange), and
Print Artist Hall of Fame . Although she
enjoys acclaim, she treasures her time at home in
her studio. A modest person, she is still easily
embarrassed by praise from her faithful
collectors.
Sandra Kuck's talents are not
just limited to prints and plates, however. Sandra
has responded to the overwhelming demand of her
fans by focusing on extending her brands into
different product lines. She has designed a
collection of award winning dolls and is creating
a new figurine and doll series. Sandra is pleased
that in 2007, strategic license agreements were
reached with eight different companies from
various markets including puzzles, greeting cards,
and collectible boxes.
With such a busy
schedule, Sandra enjoys time relaxing with her
family and walking in the peaceful tranquility
surrounding her home in Boca Raton, Florida.
Sandra's newest inspirations are her
grandchildren, Alexandra and Claudia.>
