My paintings
are watermedia on paper, consisting mostly of transparent
watercolor and, at times, acrylic washes and india ink. Through
exploration of the medium, I have tried to create realistic images
which are both pleasing and stimulating to the viewer, as well
as reflect the vigor and excitement with which I approach my painting.
Florals
and still-lives comprise a means for me to convey a modern view
of traditional subjects. I use the botanical paintings as a means
of exploring color, pattern and texture. The paintings have a
strong underlying design quality, which, when combined with confident,
aggressive painting techniques, create pieces which have a firm
sense of direction and a clear goal.
The still-lives that I paint are based strongly in the traditions
of still life painting. I try to make them a statement of contemporary
culture, most specifically dealing with items that relate to me
and my everyday existence. The structure of the composition as
well as the content are of primary importance to me.
It
is my intention to make paintings which utilize the jewel-like
qualities of watercolor by developing techniques which enhance
its transparency and brilliant color. Slowly the medium is gaining
the recognition that it deserves. Since watercolor, in the past,
has been considered a "wishy-washy" medium, artists
who use it with control and dynamic exploration have a whole new
world opening to them. It is my intention to assist and support
this by exploring, experimenting, and pushing the limits so the
viewer will constantly be stimulated by my images and by the medium.
Peggy
will do watercolor demonstrations each day, with visitor participation
encouraged.
STUDIO
ACCESS: Peggy's home has many steps. To reach the studio, there
is just one step. Much of the art will be able to be viewed without
stepping down into the studio but to see her permanent collection,
one must climb to the second floor.
109
Sunset Lane, Mount Horeb, WI 53572 | (608) 437-7880 or 437-4792
| zalucha@zaluchastudio.com
Zalucha Studio |
Millennium
Murals
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Images
© Peggy Flora Zalucha |
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