BIOGRAPHY

Honey Lea Gaydos paints compelling, psychological, and emotionally evocative images of women. Not intended as portraits , these images are beautiful and ambiguous. Contemplative moods, metaphor, and symbolism are sensitively expressed using classical painting techniques and modern materials combined with a contemporary sensibility.

In her career as a university professor, interdisciplinary scholar, and advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nurse, Dr. Gaydos promoted the arts in healing practices, health care environments, and research. She developed a unique painting/interview process to visually and symbolically express the self-defining moments of a person’s life; a Life Journey Portrait.

In addition to her nursing degrees, Honey Lea has a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies. She has received numerous awards for her teaching, nursing practice, and artwork. She is a seasoned, professional artist who has shown and sold her work for many years through galleries and exhibitions.