Sue Daugherty

Pastel, Oil, Acrylic

Biography

I studied Studio Visual Art at University and taught art for several years to secondary, college, and university students. My artistic practice has been primarily Representational and Aesthetic, and I worked to develop a personal style within these domains in my studio practice and during my Master’s Degree at the University of Guelph. Representation requires a dedication to detailed craftsmanship and perseverance that attracts me.

I have participated in Group Exhibitions and Solo shows for many years in Windsor, Toronto, Guelph, and Ottawa. My latest Solo Show was held at the Ottawa School of Art, after my Artist in Residence there.

I have been involved with various Visual Art organizations and Galleries in Windsor, Guelph, and Toronto. In Ottawa, I am currently volunteering and showing with Art in the Neighbourhood and Arteast Ottawa, as well as Art Lending of Ottawa.

My artwork is in many private and public collections, mostly in Canada. My skills include printmaking, photography, collage, and painting, but recently I have focused on working with soft pastels, for the sensitivity and directness of the medium.

Artist’s Statement

My work with pastels focuses on the effect of light on surfaces. I use a variety of objects as I enjoy the chance to emphasize the different textures in each piece. The interplay of highlights, shadows, and surrounding space on objects and surfaces is a source of visual interest for exploration.  Each subject presents a singular challenge, which requires a minimalist approach to composition to emphasize the uniqueness of each object. The rendering of textures gives scope for artistic interpretation, especially in the pastel medium. The objects that I choose also emphasize an emotional engagement of a private or personal nature, which appeals to me.

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