Gloria Dube grew up in Europe. Growing up in Europe gave her a chance to appreciate different forms of art in a way many children do not get to enjoy. She would visit castles and museums, and see beautiful, rich furnishings and paintings. Gloria would see ancient churches and, even as a child, be in awe of the expansive, decorated interiors, and the tremendous skill needed to build them.
It was these wonderful childhood experiences that first stirred in her a need to create something beautiful and lasting. But, sadly, she only dabbled in drawing and never really committed to art until about three years ago. By chance, she had purchased art supplies for her son and decided to purchase some for herself. She began with drawing pencils and a sketchpad. Gloria decided to take art instruction with Dan Gaudette of Lowell, MA, a retired art teacher and prolific, skilled oil painter. It was through him, and through any and all books and magazines that she could find, that she really began to expand herself.
Gloria began painting with pastels and found that the vibrancy and immediacy of the medium appealed to her. She also began to learn oil techniques. She felt that drawing skills could help her compose an accurate likeness, while the pastel and oil techniques could help her build beautiful layers of color.
Her pastel paintings are full of color and light. Gloria is very gifted at capturing the atmosphere and color of a landscape and the likeness and emotion of a human being.
She has displayed only twice before, both times for the Chelmsford Art Society's 4th of July show. She won an honorable mention both times, the first for a portrait, and the second for a landscape. I'm sure that she will win many prizes in the future.
She is exhibiting her pastel paintings at the Art On Rotation Gallery at Clark's Cafe for the month of March, 2007. A reception for the artist will be held March 23 from 7 to 9 PM at Clark's Cafe in Clinton, MA. The exhibit is free and open to the public during Clark's normal operating hours.
To see more of her work, click here.