I am an admirer of California colorist painters. I strive for a 'contemporary realism', clearly identifiable subject matter rendered with loose brushwork and exuberant color. My goal is to use suggestion and color to depict beautiful scenes as they catch my eye and imagination; landscapes, still-life or figures. I often paint 'en plein air' for enjoyment of brilliant light, colorful foliage and varied terrains.
I've studied at the Crealde School of Art, the Old Lyme Academy of Art, Valencia Community College, and Scott Christensen's 10-day intensive workshop.
Galleries: Bluewood Gallery, Brevard NC / Wolfes Gallery, Deland FL
Juried Exhibitions: ADSO 11th Southeast Regional Fine Arts Exhibiiton / 7th Annual NAPA-USA International Exhibition / Maitland Art Festival / OVAL Fringe Festival / Bok Historical Sanctuary Solo / Titusville Spring Art / Pinewood Estate Board of Directors Show / Polasek Museum, Winter Park FL / American Impressionist Society Annual, Taos NM / "Focus on Art", TCarts, Brevard NC /
Bluewood Gallery, Brevard NC / Dec 4-30 "Chapeaux Rouge", Polasek Museum, Winter Park FL / Dec 14-Jan 11 "New Works in Two Groups", Emporium Center, Knoxville TN / Jan 4-17 Brazier Fine Art, Richmond VA
Awards: 1st Prize Painting, Titusville Art Show / 1st Place, TCarts
Associations: Plein Air Florida / American Impressionist Society / Oil Painters of America
Website: Clothesline Art
Contact: Virginia Pendergrass
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