Contemporary artist Ellen Gust, works in pastel and acrylic.  Her work focuses on the interaction of light , color and shadow between structures, people and landscape hopefully catching the right mood that connects with the viewer. She has exhibited her work in numerous galleries, juried art exhibits, and was represented for several years at The James Harold Gallery in Tahoe City, California.
Here's what art judge Christine Ivers, a master pastelist with the Pastel Society of America, had to say about 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:
Triton Museum 2021 Salon
June 26 - Sept 12
North Carolina Pastel Society, Pure Color, 2021
Pastel Society of America,Enduring Brilliance 2021
FB: Pastel Society of The West Coast, 99 Voices, 2021
FB : ellenjgustart
Instagram: ellescribbie 

 

What's New

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"Standing Their Ground", pastel, 16x12, Pastel Society of America, Enduring Brilliance, Sept. 7, 2021 AWARD WINNER

Trying To Fit In, 14x14, pastel, Pastel Society of The West Coast, 99 Voices Exhibition, Aug 8, 2021 AWARD WINNER

Events

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

 



    

Same Time Tomorrow, 12"x 9" pastel in Pastel Society of North Carolina Pure Color exhibition, Sept 1 - 30, 2021

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 New Work

WINTER SOLSTICE, pastel, 9'x12", Salon at The Triton Museum 2021, Santa Clara, California, 5/26 - 9/12 AWARD WINNER