June Guest Artist - Lise MacGregor

Dates

6/1/2017 - 6/30/2017
Reception: 6/10/2017 5 pm to 9 pm

Location

Gallery Moab
87 North Main Street
Moab, Utah
United States

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Lise’s passion for pastels is reflected in her photo realistic paintings of primarily florals and fruit still life, although she began in pastels painting landscapes and skyscapes. She is fascinated by the way in which light plays off an object or scene and she never tires of trying to give life to the spellbinding illusion light plays on those objects. She believes that powerful light creates drama which excites the soul, and when that light effect exists in nature, it creates an emotional, impressive scene. In her florals and still life paintings, the powerful light off the dark creates a strong, sometimes breathtaking display. Lise strives to captivate and impact the viewer to ignite that impassioned response.

Raised primarily in Colorado, Lise spent much of her adult years on the east coast where went to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. Living near the ocean for many years, she gained an appreciation for all types of scenery and lifestyles. Although she loves all mediums, and does paint with acrylics and oil, and loves drawing in pen & ink and graphite, her love will always be pastels.

She has won numerous awards, including several Best Of Show awards, and the prestigious Grand Champion Award at the Glenwood Springs Fall Art Festival in 2007. Lise is a Signature member of the Pastel Society of Colorado and an Associate Member of the Pastel Society of America. She has shown her work in various venues in the Grand Valley, including The Blue Pig Gallery, Main Street Gallery in Grand Junction, many local businesses, and has work in private collections around the country.

Lise MacGregor

I began painting & drawing at a very tender age. Fortunate to have teachers who believed in the arts, I remained inspired & motivated to continue with my art all through my school years & beyond. Art is my passion. Everything I see or look at is a painting. I endeavor to translate what I see into an expressive recreation that hopefully compels the viewer to become emotionally involved with the painting.

My passion for pastels is reflected in my paintings of primarily landscapes, skyscapes, florals, & fruit still life. I am fascinated by the way in which light plays off an object or scene & I never tire of trying to give life to the spellbinding illusion light plays upon nature. My passion for skies is captured in my paintings of clouds & sunsets which are often called "enchanting and ethereal". Grasping the mood & allure of a sunset or capturing the light & luminosity of a sunlit flower is a challenge, but I strive to recreate the magic nature affords us. I enjoy painting fruit still life in unusual compositions where the light & dark notably play off each other. I am attracted by styles that are somewhat conceptual yet convey realism at the same time. I believe that powerful light creates drama & drama excites the soul. When that light effect exsists in nature it creates an emotional, impressive scene. In florals & still life paintings, the powerful light off dark will create a strong, breathtaking display. I strive to captivate & impact the viewer to ignite an impassioned response.

I am a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of Colorado and Associate Member of the Pastel society of America. I have won numerous awards, including "Best of Show" awards & the Grand Champion Award at the Glenwood Springs Fall Festival Art Show. 2007. My work can be seen in many venues in the Grand Valley & I have work in private collections around the country.

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