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Jay DeChesere

Jay DeChesere’s architectural curriculum at Kentucky included token art courses, so after 45 yrs of architecture, he now focuses on art as a passion. Technology in the 1960’s required development of skills in perspective, pen & ink, washes and pencil to depict design concepts. These abilities became invaluable in his current art pursuits. Since seriously beginning to paint 5 yrs ago, DeChesere has been juried into over 22 shows, has received 17 awards on local and state levels and has had work selected for two major art publications as well as others locally. He has been a part of three two-person shows, one solo show, and a member of a coop gallery in Oriental, NC. Works are currently displayed in local venues and in one other state shows.

His watercolor, pastel and pen and ink work includes figurative, nautical, architectural, landscape and wildlife. DeChesere feels that “it is important for a painting to express an emotion through its subject, composition and mood.”

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Dance of the Nets
Trudy
One Way Out

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Shows / Workshops

7th Annual PURE COLOR: Online International Juried Exhibition of Pastel Paintings 2023

Online Show Opens September 1st
Pure Color 2023 Virtual Reception: video of winner announcements

Light Up Your Still Life with Pan Pastels - Pastel Mini-Workshop

Join award-winning artist, Laurie Basham, in a 3-hour mini-workshop on Saturday, September 9th (1-4pm) where she will share her floral painting process. $50
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Recent News / Announcements

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In Memoriam: Betty Hendrix

“Tiny Summer Sunsets” Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman on Zoom

Member Spotlight, Janet Burgess

“Layering the Light” Pastel Workshop, with Rita Kirkman

Member Spotlight, Betty Hendrix

Member News, Jeri Greenberg

Eat and Art Workshops with Emily Thompson

Member News, Patricia Savage: 30 Year Retrospective

PASTELS-OPEN STUDIO Explore and Expand your Pastel Horizons

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