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Suzanne deLesseps
In 1998 Suzanne retired from 25 years as a landscape gardener to become a full-time artist. Since 2001 she has studied with Master Pastellist, Gail Sauter of Kittery, ME. Suzanne is Treasurer, Newsletter Editor and a Signature Member of the Pastel Painters of Maine. She is a Juried Member of the Degas Pastel Society and a Juried Associate Member of the Pastel Society of America. She recently won the Degas Pastel Society Award of Merit in their 10th Biennial National Juried Exhibition in New Orleans, LA. She is represented in Maine by The Great Pine Gallery in Kennebunk, The Clown in Portland, Belfast and Stonington, and Redfield Artisans Gallery, Northeast Harbor.
"My current work represents my adventures and explorations into the qualities of light and its effects upon the various elements of the landscape. Through the judicious use of light in the painting the structures, patterns and colors of the landscape unfold. Light defines form and color, creating depth and dimension in the painting. Without light there is nothing.
I use pastels for their immediacy, vibrancy and richness of color. They allow me the freedom to be spontaneous and bold in my mark making. The various textures and effects achieved with different strokes of the pastel all contribute to a lively and exciting composition."
This artist can be reached at suzannedel@gwi.net
Still Waters - 18" x 14" - soft pastel
Monhegan Evening - 14" x 18" - soft pastel