OILS AND PASTELS

I love to paint and I love nature. It was probably destiny that these two important facets of my life would eventually come together.

I was born and raised in Long Beach, California. My interest in art was apparent and encouraged at an early age. I received my art training at California State University at Long Beach, Art Center, Laguna Beach School of Art , and various specialized classes and workshops.

Landscapes have always been a challenge for me and the American Impressionists have greatly influenced my work. Expressing the beauty of nature is one of the primary goals of impressionist painting. As an artist, I believe I must not simply copy nature. I strive to interpret with paint and color my emotional reaction to what I am seeing. In keeping with the impressionist style of painting, I apply paint straight from the tube, letting the colors mix and blend through the viewer’s eyes. Oils are my favorite media. I also enjoy using pastels together with colored pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor to achieve expressive mixed media effects.

As a native Californian, I am increasingly concerned about the loss of our land to urban development. I feel very fortunate to have been born and raised in such a beautiful state. My artwork reflects my love of our landscape and our environment. I hope to share it with others to enrich their lives as well.

Studio:
Huntington Beach, California
(714) 848-5697

www.DoreenAbeggArt.com

A2t@earthlink.net

 

 

 

Affiliations:

The California Plein Air Artists
Art-A-Fair Festival (President 1996-1998) (Life Member)
Southern California Plein Air Painter's Association
California Art Club
Orange County Fine Arts
Huntington Beach Art League
The Arts Council of Big Bear Valley

More of my work can be seen at:

"THE GALLERY" The Arts Council Of Big Bear Valley Gallery
40750 Village Drive, (next to "Chad's" ) Big Bear Lake,California
(909) 878-4161
Hours: (Closed Tuesdays) Wednesday through Monday, 11 am - 5 pm