My pastel and acrylic paintings are a peaceful pause and a celebration of the beauty in life's ordinary moments – the cool shade of a tree on a hot summer day, the setting sun turning a field gold, or a red barn silhouetted against a blue sky. An exploration of color and light, these welcoming scenes are my antidote for stress.

The rich, vibrant colors of both pastel and acrylics inspire me. As a graphic designer and art director, I learned drawing, design and discipline. When I returned to fine art, painting opened my eyes to the everyday beauty around me.

I attended Rhode Island School of Design and received a B.F.A. from Massachusetts College of Art. My mother, a creative and talented watercolor painter and commercial artist, encouraged my artistic pursuits from an early age.

Images © Chris Miles

I will have a series of posters that explains the pastel medium, tools, techniques, and a brief history. I will also set out hard and soft pastels, pastel pencils, and several different surfaces so visitors can try them out.

I will have two demonstrations set up. The first one will be a still life and the other will be a landscape with a photo reference. I will work on both pieces as time permits.

Fruit, cookies, coffee, water and lemonade will be available.

106 N. Fourth Street, Mount Horeb, WI 53572
608-437-5854 | www.gracechosygallery.com | milesfromhere@mhtc.net