I am an artist living in rural South Dakota. Living on a ranch, I am surrounded by endless beauty and opportunities for new paintings. My main medium is pastel, I just Love pastel! Its delightfully messy, colorful, and makes the most wonderful 'skritchy-scratchy' sound when I'm working! I have a studio in my home where I paint and frame my works, and I also am getting very hooked on plein aire (painting outdoors from life). Much of my reference comes from our daily life here on the ranch--brandings, round ups, and the landscape itself. I often carry a sketchbook in my saddlebags, along with my digital camera.
I occasionally teach classes on drawing for both children and adults, and some pastel classes for adults only. I have paintings in many states and abroad, and consider all commissions. For my continuing education, I take workshops with well known instructors, which include Donna Aldridge, Larry Blovits and Doug Dawson. My work can be found at The Prairie Breeze Gallery in Mitchell SD, and the OneTen Fine Art Gallery in Yankton, SD. I am a member of the Mid-America Pastel Society (MAPS), and the South Dakota Plein Aire Painters.
As for the other parts of my life, my husband and I have 2 kids, several horses, dogs and milking goats.. Most of my days are involved with either art, family or critters, which suits me just fine! I am so fortunate to have a lifestyle as I do, and I take full advantage of it!
Feel free to contact me at chewie(at)gwtc.net concerning any of my paintings--most are for sale.
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