Contemporary artist Ellen Gust, works in pastel and acrylic.  Her work focuses on the interaction of color & light,  and shadow  & form between structures, people and landscape catching the right mood that connects with the viewer. She has exhibited her work in numerous galleries, juried art exhibits, and is currently represented at Gallery24 in Los Gatos, California and QD Gallery, Palo Alto.
Here's what art judge Christine Ivers, a master pastelist with the Pastel Society of America, had to say about one of Ellen's award winning work, "Red Suit".
"This impressionistic piece caught my eye immediately.  With a flare of daring and the rim light that surrounds the figure I knew this was a wonderful painting.  This artist was able to create a three dimensional form with so few strokes I was amazed.  With only indications of sea, sand and sky through the use of pure color she drew me into this scene and story.  With mark making at its best and composition to interest any viewer..."



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You can find Ellen Gust's work at:
​Palo Alto Art Center, Ca.
QD Gallery, Palo Alto, Ca.
GALLERY 24, Los Gatos, CA.
Art Center Morro Bay, Ca.
Pastel Society of America,Enduring Brilliance 
FB: Pastel Society of The West Coast, 99 Voices,
FB : ellenjgustart
Instagram: ellescribbie 

 

What's New

Lightning Strikes Twice
"Woman With The Yellow Hat", Pastel Triton Museum of Art 2022 Salon... August 13 - September 14 Reception August 14, 2-4
Elodie's Sail
"Seeing Red", PastelSociety of America Enduring Brilliance 50th Anniversary Exhibit, Sept 6 - Oct 1, New York City reception: Sept. 16, 2022

Events



During this time of  Covid 19 and unrest,  I find myself more than ever thinking about our world; what is important, what is not....just taking time to observe more carefully. 

During my frequent road trips, I observe shapes and colors mostly.  In Off The Shoulder, I found it odd that we call the edge of the paved road...the shoulder...my interpretation is the shoulder of land.

 



    
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Off The Shoulder, Pastel, 12x12, Palo Alto Art Center Exhibit, RESTART, June 25 - August 20

 New Work at
​QD Gallery, Palo Alto, Ca
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A Night At The Seashore, paste, QD Gallery, Palo Alto California