Recognized as one of the premier artists working today, Francine Turk is known principally for her charcoal drawings, which strike a balance between linear simplicity and vivid emotion. She enjoys creating abstract and figural work in a variety of mediums including oil, pastel and mixed media.
Francine is inspired by spaces and considers original artwork to "breathe life into an environment" in a way nothing else can. Francine's appreciation for historical detail inspires her use of antique frames, which she restores and hand paints, to complement, or indeed complete, her artwork. "Framing changes a piece dramatically; the two work together to form a whole. I never want someone to have to reframe my work."
Francine's work has been shown nationally and internationally and featured in Hollywood films. Currently, Francine partners with well known designer showrooms Holly Hunt and Niedermaier to offer her signature works of art to a wider audience.
Francine has a working studio and gallery located in Chicago's historic Prairie District, and is open by appointment to visitors, who are invited to meet with Francine one-on-one and view her works in progress.
What's your must have item in your makeup bag?
Same question, but for your airline Ziploc?
And, evening clutch?
MAC Translucent Powder Compact
What brands are we most likely to find in your vanity?
Dr. Hauschka, Eminence, Decleor
I feel prettiest when...
I'm wearing HIGH heels.
If I were a magazine, I would be...
Western Interiors.
I am always searching for...
vintage frames to put my charcoal drawings in.
My favorite place to shop is...
Barneys, one stop shop....shoes, dress, hose, make-up, accessories, and on and on and on.....Can’t wait for the new location on Oak to open…my favorite is also Beverly Hills!
The best beauty tip I ever received was...
stay out of the sun!
My favorite beauty product from my past was...
Bonnie Bell Lip Smacker.
My most embarrassing beauty moment was...
in 6th grade. My sister gave me a tight perm and a boy I liked said, "Can't you straighten that fro?"
The first thing I do when I wake up is...
call my dog to come and lay with me.
The last thing I do before I go to bed is...
put Decleor Night Balm on my face and tell my husband I love him.
I could never live without...
my bathtub.
I could definitely live without...
cigarette smoke.
I will splurge on...
anything if I love it.
I won’t spend more than $10 on…
Does anything cost less than $10 anymore?
If I wasn't an artist, I would be...
insane.
Favorite fashion trend of all time is...
hats. A woman in a chic hat is my absolute favorite.
Someone should have called the fashion police when...
I wore red vinyl pants to a concert....yikes.
What’s for breakfast?
Fruit, granola and french vanilla yogurt parfait .
What are you reading?
Never...
give up.
Always...
dream big.
