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"Pastel painting is a gift that I have re-embraced at mid-life. When I am working in front of my easel, I am living in the present, appreciating the moment, not wanting to be anywhere else or doing anything else. I consider that to be one of the secrets to a good life, being truly in the moment. That is why I paint, and why I use pastels. They are immediate, right at my fingertips. I can look over all the colors laid out before me and the possibilities are endless. Pastels capture light in nature with brilliance and mystery. They take me on the journey of the creation process. This process is almost always a struggle, solving problems and discovering solutions.After a painting is complete, I consider it a success when I can look at it and it looks fresh and spontaneous, and none of the agony I invariably went through shows. I get a true sense of accomplishment for the finished product and for the journey that took me there." Jane is also a marathon runner. “
Jane studied with Jeff Webb, Suzanne Young, Albert Handell, Frank Federico, Richard Pionk at the Art Students League, NYC, Larry Blovits and Richard McKinley. SELECTED AWARDS March 2008 - First Place in Pastel - The Catharine Lorillard Wolfe ARt Club Member Show, Broome Street Gallery, NYC February 2008 - The Bruce Crane Award - The Salmagundi Art Club Spring Auction January 2008 - The Mortimer Freehof Award - The Salmagundi Art Club Member Show October 2007 - Medal of Honor for Pastels/Drawing - The Catharine Lorillard Wolfe National Juried Show Signature Member of The Pastel Society of America Founding member of Long Island Plein Air Painters Society www.lipaps.com Lessons in my studio on Monday evening, Thursday morning and Thursday afternoon Please call for more information. Individual prices upon request 631-368-7312 Email:jane@janepastels.com My work can be viewed at Christopher Gallery, Stony Brook during the Month of April, 2008 |
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