Current News: I've recently moved back to Colorado from North Carolina. I really enjoyed my time around the ocean and marshes. Late last year, I was fortunate to be invited to spend almost two weeks painting on Bald Head Island. The island is located off the Southern part of North Carolina. It's a beautiful island. Although much of it is developed, mainly with private homes, a major effort has been made to conserve large areas and to retain the feel of the original island.

14 new works are from my Bald Head Island experience. These were all painted en plein air, on the island. You can see them on my updated New Artwork page. I also have four new paintings from Wilmington, North Carolina, as well as two which reference cathedrals.

Upcoming, I have a trip planned to Ghost Ranch, New Mexico. The area around Ghost Ranch was home to Georgia O'Keefe. I was there a few years ago and look forward to a return painting visit.

Please take a moment to sign my guest book, and I will periodically update you with current news, such as special events and new work.

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Striving to go beyond mere reproduction of a scene or the creation of a pretty picture, I try to help you to see the world differently by revealing elusive colors that you might not see at first glance. I love the layering of colors, allowing the eye to mix hues while giving vibrancy to each individual color as it relates to surrounding colors. Landscape painting en plein air is my preferred process, because it allows me to become more emotionally connected with the subject. Returning to the scene multiple times also allows deeper exploration of color subtleties.

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I am a national award-winning artist. After a successful career as a professional designer, I continue to pursue my artistic calling through painting. Athough I enjoy working in several mediums, pastel is my primary focus.

I received a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the University of Illinois and have studied at the Art Institute of Chicago as well as the Art Students League of Denver, Colorado. Most recently, I studied painting with several prominent artists including Doug Dawson and Chuck Ceraso. Recent workshops include the well-known artists Desmond O’Hagan, Quang Ho and Raoul Middleman. As an active member of the Pastel Society of Colorado, I served on the board of directors for several years. After calling Colorado home for many years, I have recently relocated to North Carolina.

I was honored with the prestigious 'Best of Show' award in 2004 for my first entry into a juried national show. My work has been shown at the Art Students League of Denver, Denver’s Republic Plaza, the Denver Public Library Vita Ellison Gallery, Colorado’s Lakewood Cultural Center, Denver’s Boettcher Concert Hall, the Ceraso Gallery in Lafayette, Colorado, as well as in Colorado’s State Services Building. In addition to being juried into the Arvada, Colorado Open Studio Tour, I have received numerous commissions from private collectors.

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Education
Bachelor of Fine Art, University of Illinois

Art Institute of Chicago
Art Students League of Denver
Study or Workshops with Doug Dawson, Chuck Ceraso, Desmond O’Hagan, Quang Ho and Raoul Middleman

Awards
3rd Place, Colorado Pastel Society Mile High National, 2006
Best of Show, Colorado Pastel Society Mile High National, 2004

Exhibition History
2007
Shoals Club, Bald Head Island, North Carolina
The Looking Glass Art Gallery & Studio, Hawley, PA, Solo Exhibit
ACME Art, Wilmington, NC
Café Phoenix, Wilmington, NC

2006
Colorado Pastel Society Mile High National, juried
The Looking Glass Art Gallery & Studio, Hawley, PA

2005
Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver, CO
Arts Students League of Denver, Art Market
Open Studio Tour, Arvada, CO, juried to 26 artists
Colorado’s State Services Building

2004
Colorado Pastel Society Mile High National, juried
Art Students League of Denver, CO, juried
Denver Public Library, Vida Ellison Gallery
Evergreen Arts Center, CO
Lakewood Cultural Center, CO
Ceraso Gallery, Lafayette, CO
Colorado’s State Services Building

2003
Ceraso Gallery, Lafayette, CO

Professional Organization
Pastel Society of Colorado, Board of Directors, 2003 - 2006
Pastel Society of Colorado, 2007, 2008

Peggy in her studio with some pastels.

"
Love your work Peggy...the color, the softness, the details you focus on, the stories you tell...
"--Paul S.

 

Painting on location - Brrrr

"
Peg -- awesome. I especially like Just a Dusting -- it really captures Rileyville in early winter.
"--David R.