Pastels by Zoe Schumaker

“After moving to Southern Appalachia in 2005, I began painting to express my love of the landscape, and to communicate the importance of preserving it. For me, painting is like a conversation with Nature, where I listen with my eyes, and I paint with my heart. I hope my paintings communicate the joy and appreciation I feel for our beautiful world.”  see bio

1. Afternoon Repose
        pastel
        H=10.75" x W=14.625" image, 

        H=19" x W=23" with frame 

This springtime buccolic captures the tranquility and freshness of new life with the tender greens of new grass and the calf lying at its mother's side.

$425 

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2.    Curious Youth
        pastel
       H=7" x W=10" image,

       H=13.5" x W=16.5" with frame
This pastel captures the brilliant light and color of spring.
pastel

$215

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3.    August Ripening
       pastel
       H=11.375" x W=15.5" image, 

       H=16.625" x W=20.5" with frame
Purple grapes rendered in every shade of blue and mauve interspersed with green grapes all hooded by delicately edged leaves.

$350

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4.  Mystic River
     pastel
     H=11.375" x W=15.5" image,

     H=18.375" x W=22.375"with frame
The light appears to shine through the leaves animating them with brilliant color. A perfect balance of serenity and vibrance. A gallery favorite.

$425

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5.   Winter Creek
      pastel
      H=11.5" x W=8.5"image,

      H=18.75" x W=15.625" with frame
This pastel captures the chill of a mountain waterfall in spring.

$275

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