Jackie Gallager

I have had a lifelong interest in drawing and painting.  After a mid-life career change, I set a goal to pursue my art passion with more formal studies (courses) in drawing and watercolour. I am inspired by nature, especially plants which are reflected in my detailed botanical and floral compositions. I choose my subjects to paint by what speaks to me ~ their simplicity, contours, flow as well as their imagery and architectural shapes. 

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Forelle pears have always interested me because of their bright greens, yellows and reds, especially the red freckling. Having arranged the pears in several different groupings, I settled on this composition. Although I work in various mediums such as watercolour, pen & ink, and graphite, I choose to do the pears in coloured pencil for better precision and colour depth.

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To me, painting or drawing is a creative and exciting journey which may take me outside my comfort zone at times yet always provides an enriching experience that leads me inevitably to its intended destination.