About:

Hello and welcome to my online art page. I’m an artist, as well as an entrepreneur so I have an online shop where I sell my artwork (https://etsy.com/shop/pitchfordartstudio) however, enjoy exploring the creative processes best.

One of my favorites things in my art studio is the palette, especially after a session of mixing colors. The various combinations I’ve mixed up encourage me to push a little more and find some combinations I’ve not tried before. My many brushes are another favorite thing in my studio, especially the well-used ones that have their own character as though the bristles are stubborn hairs pushed to the side so many times they just stickup like an unruly hairdo.

I willing admit my dreams are often filled with making art and usually in some far away location near the beach or sometimes nearby on a mountain trail. I’m inspired by light, pattern and shadows created by the movement of nature. I may not paint everyday but I actively pursue my love of art creating and exploring as often as I can.

I have engaged in creative activities for as long as I can remember. Seeking to refine my skills, I pursued formal training, earning a Fine Arts degree from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) after studying Graphic Arts. My graphic arts background informs my work, incorporating design, photography, and digital imagery. At UNR, I received several scholarships and awards, for which I am grateful. After graduating, I volunteered as a docent at the Nevada Museum of Fine Art and pursued consulting contracts in Nevada County. In 2009, funding ceased for my project, prompting my return to Utah, where I built a studio and focused on painting. My studio is a vibrant space for oil painting, encaustic techniques, and watercolor, with art reflecting nature and mythology, particularly mermaids. It also features unique mono-prints that blend color and texture. My ongoing classes and workshops enhance my skills, deepening my passion for creating art. My works showcase my love of layering and experimentation with shape, repetition and texture. My compositions are often an expression of my interest in color and how it sets the tone in a painting. As an artist and teacher, I explore and experiment with a wide range of media from watercolor, pastels, oil & acrylic to Encaustic wax.

Website: www.loreenpitchford.com

Instagram: pitchford.art.studio

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Etsy - www.etsy.com/pitchfordartstudio

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I'm an artist with over 20 years of experience in making and selling art. I have a BFA and have taught students of all ages in my art studio and through Zoom classes. I work in Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor and Encaustic wax. If you don't see exactly what you're looking for message me with your request and details. I've created many custom artworks for clients throughout the years and would be happy to create something for you!

Most all my work, even if the original is sold, is available as a giclee' print. Contact me with the size you desire, if you don't see the image you want in my "Prints" section on my Etsy site.

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Website: www.loreenpitchford.com

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Returns & exchanges

I gladly accept returns and exchanges

Contact me within: 3 days of delivery

Ship items back within: 7 days of delivery

I don't accept cancellations

But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

The following items can't be returned or exchanged

Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:

• Custom or personalized

Returns and exchange details

Each item is made with love and care, and is thoroughly described and photographed for you. However, if for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, please let me know, and we will work it out! :)

One of the artistic mediums I find to be a constant companion is watercolors. I am particularly drawn to the translucent quality of watercolors. I carrying a small watercolor kit with me whenever I travel as it allows me to seize the inspiration that presents itself along the way. Also a lightweight digital camera (cell phone works great) to capture those fleeting and beautiful moments, which I can later use as references for my studio paintings.

If you’d like to create a small watercolor kit, like the one shown below, follow this link to instructions in my blog.

Encaustics

The encaustic hot wax process is a spontaneous medium where hot wax is applied to gesso wood panels. It is typically layered to create more opaque, or more translucent effects, and can be combined with colored wax or collage materials (like photos or paper). Each layer of wax can also be scraped, textured or polished for a variety of finishes.

After taking a workshop in encaustic wax, I became very interested in how I could use encaustic wax and photography. I set about practicing my new found skills melting bees wax and happily enjoying the warmth it creating in the studio during our long cold winter days - and, the bonus is the sweet honey smell that also permeates the space.

Media Art

New media art is artwork designed and produced by means of electronic media. This series is inspired by the weekly hikes along the mountain trails that display the changing seasons. Prints