Painting / Fine Art By Idaho Artists

Cindy Gillett is an Idaho artist whose specialty is working with soft pastels. To view her online gallery go to: Dailypaintworks.com/artists/Cindy-Gillett-5073/artwork

The paintings I create are a combination of two mountain areas in Idaho. In the winter the snow reflects the moon shadows off the trees similar to my paintings. There is a stretch of forest where a lightning strike fire devastated the pine trees; it is a dead zone. There is a haunting tragic beauty to the forest in that area, this is what I see when I paint.

"By observing nature, I focus on bold colors and shapes. The Impressionist Painters have influenced and inspired my art by painting on location. My paintings tend to have a rich texture of impasto paint by using a palette knife. I welcome commissions and studio hours by appointment."

“Always in awe of birds and beast, I paint as an act of adoration. From the powerful dignity of the grizzly to the delicate strength of a chickadee, my intention is to render the spirit and mystery contained within fur and feather."

Of his recent desert landscapes inspired by the challenging geologic forms, vibrant colors, and ever-changing moods of the Idaho/Utah area, Pirro had this to say; "This is where the earth speaks most clearly to me... the power of wind, water, and earth, create monuments that are a tribute to the amazing beauty and grandness of nature... this truly humbles me. I realize that I can't hope to duplicate nature, I can only strive to use paint in a pleasing or personal way".

My realistic paintings centre on Scottish & Celtic music subject matter. I paint & show in both countries. Lifting the viewer out of everyday life & cares, if only for a few moments, through my interpretation of the subject at hand is my work's focus. Often our choices point us in a direction negating life experience, rather than enhancing it. I work to encourage a lighter, more soulful way of "viewing" our situation on the planet.

I was a collector of Watercolor paintings while living in Alaska. We moved to Idaho in 1979 and I began taking workshops with National Art Teachers. My love of watercolor advanced into my becoming an award winning painter with paintings in numerous corporate collections, including Albertsons, U. S Bancorp and Home Federal Bank. My soft, flowing flower paintings are what I am known for, however many of my awards have been landscape and abstract works.
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I am a children's book illustrator, I have published books in the educational book market, and have worked in toy design. I am lucky enough to do what I love every day and be paid for it.