Art has been the driving force in Snead’s life since she was born. Her creative energy found multiple avenues to explore but she chose to pursue visual arts and dance. She graduated from the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale and worked as a commercial artist
and illustrator for many years. Later she began to explore more personal forms of art.
The Jacksonville native moved to the Moab area in 1999 because she was drawn to the surreal landscapes. She is fascinated with surrealism and deeply influenced by it.
Dance has played a secondary yet vital role in her world. She has abundant energy and loves the joy that dancing gives her. She also loves to express movement in her paintings
with the use of smooth sensual strokes. Snead’s style ranges from alternative realism to representational with surrealist infusion. Sometimes she pushes color to enhance the drama or atmosphere of her work. Her paintings often provoke feelings from the viewer
as she aims for a more visceral response.
