Where ART Lives Magazine Volume 3 Number 2 | Page 84

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I began my art career as a fabric artist and texture has been a theme throughout my
work in all media, from frothy thread paintings to whisking the edges on my oils, to
creating an explosion of edges color and markings in my pastels.
I learned my first oil techniques from Debra Joy Groesser - a wonderful plein air
painter. In the late 2000’s I studied under Deborah Bays, master pastelist, in
atmospheric realism. Deborah instilled in me a love of dramatic lighting and working
with edges to create depth and atmosphere.
My life changed when I lost my husband of 35 years in 2015, and my art followed my
life changes. My art career had been all about traditional subjects, particularly still
life. As I resumed painting, I needed an outlet “traditional” work couldn’t provide. I
began experimenting with abstract first in oil. Then I discovered the pastel abstracts of
Debora L Stewart and took a workshop where I learned my approach to pastels. There
is a freedom and vibrancy in working from my imagination and intuition.
I am a signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, a member of the
Pastel Society of Colorado, a member of 40 West Arts District, and member of
Lakewood Arts.
http://cynthiahaase.com
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