Carving is an obsession. It is difficult to describe the symbiosis that evolves between the artist and her material. The stones and woods often dictate and frustrate the mentor during the creative process but a sense of accomplishment arises when the artist is able to take control and finalize the desired form from the original block. In order to succeed, the artist has to respect the limitations of her material and be able to approach her work with flexibility and daring. The creative process parallels an individual's unique approach to life's challenges and commitments.

-Lois Wertheimer

Many of the Artist's works are held in private collections throughout Westchester County, New York City, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

She has won many awards and honors at juried exhibitions.

Mrs. Wertheimer has earned two post graduate degrees: a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Manhattanville College of New Rochelle.

Mrs. Wertheimer's career has evolved from that of an early childhood teacher, teaching techniques of carving to elementary school age children to that of a Registered Art Therapist working within a day Rehabilitation Center, as well as at a mental health unit of a local Westchester County Hospital.

The Artist was a docent at the Neuberger Museum, SUNY, Purchase, New York, and continues to sculpt in her primary medium of stone.

She is presently a docent at the Heart Museum, Phoenix, Arizona.

Professional Licenses and Guilds:

ATR, Registered Art Therapist

Studio Art Club of New York

Southern Vermont Art Association

Sonoran Art League

Mamaroneck Artists Guild

Art Life Guild of Westchester

Associate Member,
Artists Guild of New York

Artists' Association of Nantucket