{"title":"Beauchemin, Edna","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA realistic impressionist based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, this artist draws deep inspiration from a childhood in Hawaii and the influence of the French Impressionists. With a background in fashion design from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, their approach is defined by \u003cb\u003ecolor theory\u003c\/b\u003e and technical illustration. By building a palette before selecting a subject, they use the pure pigment of pastels to weave intricate layers of light and texture, allowing the viewer's eye to merge fine lines into semi-realistic landscapes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSince discovering a passion for \u003cb\u003epastels\u003c\/b\u003e in 1997, the artist has utilized the medium’s vibrancy and permanence to capture fleeting moods and moments. Their process treats drawing and painting as a single, impulsive motion, creating \"shimmering\" works that outlast traditional oils. After a career spanning the fashion industries of Los Angeles and Hawaii, they now focus on creating emotionally resonant art that prioritizes the \"shocking vibrancy\" of color to speak to the viewer on a deeply personal level.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/weemsgallery.com\/collections\/beauchemin-edna.oembed","provider":"Weems Gallery and Framing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}