Watercolors and Pastels by Cheryl Kampe

Recent Work

Urban Landscape: ONEWAY I have just completed a series of Urban Landscapes using acrylics.  This project has given me a chance to capture the ambience of urban scenes in a similar spirit to what I have undertaken in my coastal works.  While a city is the sum of many detailed architectural features, this series captures a broader interpretation.

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The series of painting in the Urban Landscapes collection were inspired by the more modern feel of acrylics as opposed to watercolors.  While watercolors fit the timeless nature of the coastal scenes, the acrlics called for newer subjects.  This urban series still gives me the chance to look beyond the details of a studied scene, and instead capture the impression left by a quick glance.

The mood and character of the Central Coast environment still provide a major inspiration for my work.  Recently I produced a series of abstract paintings called "Elements of Nature".  Though this form is new for me, these paintings are also inspired by the same aspects of the coast, especially the waves meeting the shore in an endless variety of patterns and moods.  I am pleased to have received 1st place at the Los Gatos show for my painting titled "The Wave".

I  also enjoy painting scenes from the surroundings of Pacific Grove and the Monterey Peninsula.  You can find Trees, Wildlife, Flowers, and Cottages as principle subjects in my Galleries.

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