Art Biography
“Like the Impressionists, I seek to translate the beauty of light into multiple gradations of color and form. Plants, people and the surrounding landscape are my artistic muses.” In 2004, Peggie's humorous side found an outlet in an unusual commission -- the owners of Fir Point Farms in Aurora, Oregon, asked her to paint all 42 U.S. presidents on farm-grown pumpkins. These portraits proved so popular that Peggie was featured on Portland TV news programs and in The Oregonian newspaper over several years. Peggie's focus on the natural world has since expanded with her unique art-from-life approach to landscapes. Peggie works on site, painting in watercolors or rich, vibrant oils to capture the peak moment of light and color. Impressionists call this technique en plein air or "in the open air." Peggie's work reflects this glowing aesthetic, giving inspiration and joy to the viewer. |
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Last updated on April 20, 2010
