Inspired by the rich, natural beauty of America's rural landscape, Susan Ogilvie infuses her art with a compelling sense of place through her masterful use of pastels. Her signature painting style is known for its scintillating color exploration and intensity of light.
"I want a sense of harmonious interaction with the land," she says about her artwork. Susan lives on the West Coast of the United States and is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America.
Colleen Sarah is inspired by many things around her; the beauty of objects that are hand-made and imperfect, the patina of objects that have been worn by the passage of time, the contrast of realistically rendered images and abstract backgrounds, color and light and most importantly the beauty in nature. "I hope my art inspires the viewer and reminds them of the beauty that is around us. I love to experiment and try new techniques; my goal is to find a fresh approach to painting everyday objects."
It was while traveling to Japan that Colleen was struck by the design of the beautiful gardens that surrounded her. She was amazed by how the Japanese use space in the garden...
