Peggy Czyl

Striving to go beyond mere reproduction of a scene or the creation of a pretty picture, I try to help you to see the world differently by revealing elusive colors that you might not see at first glance. I love the layering of colors, allowing the eye to mix hues while giving vibrancy to each individual color as it relates to surrounding colors. Landscape painting in plein-air is my preferred process, because it allows me to become more emotionally connected with the subject. Returning to the scene multiple times also allows deeper exploration of color subtleties.

My family has a long history in Northeastern Pennsylvania, especially Wayne County. Many generations of my family have called it home. I myself, have grown to love the area while spending many happy vacations among the hills and woods. The Northeastern Pennsylvania landscape continues to inspire me with its wonderful variety of weather conditions and seasonal changes.

I am a national award-winning artist. After a successful career as a professional designer, I continue to pursue my artistic calling through painting. Athough I enjoy working in several mediums, pastel is my primary focus.

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I received a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the University of Illinois and have studied at the Art Institute of Chicago as well as the Art Students League of Denver, Colorado. Most recently, I studied painting with several prominent artists including Doug Dawson and Chuck Ceraso. Recent workshops include the well-known artists Desmond O’Hagan, Quang Ho and Raoul Middleman. As an active member of the Pastel Society of Colorado, I served on the board of directors for several years. After calling Colorado home for many years, I have recently relocated to North Carolina.

I was honored with the prestigious 'Best of Show' award in 2004 for my first entry into a juried national show. My work has been shown at the Art Students League of Denver, Denver’s Republic Plaza, the Denver Public Library Vita Ellison Gallery, Colorado’s Lakewood Cultural Center, Denver’s Boettcher Concert Hall, the Ceraso Gallery in Lafayette, Colorado, as well as in Colorado’s State Services Building. In addition to being juried into the Arvada, Colorado Open Studio Tour, I have received numerous commissions from private collectors.

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