“Russian River Seasons”

“Russian River Seasons” Art Exhibit at The Upstairs Art Gallery in Healdsburg

Local pastel artist, Karen Miller, presents Russian River Seasons, a collection of pastel paintings that capture the region’s seasonal passages. “February Sunshine,” a glorious rendition of mustard overflowing a vineyard is a splashy overture to the printemps. Miller’s masterful use of the intense colors of the pastel medium make the trees shimmer and the water sparkle in these nature-inspired works. The artist has a passion for subjects in nature, especially trees, flowers and water. The Russian River, at Sonoma’s heart, ties together the inspiring natural elements iconic to our area. Miller taps into this bounteous beauty in her pastel pieces, whether it be ripples in the river, flowers in a field or branches of a tree. “I love finding new delights in my surroundings – beauty is at our doorstep,” noted Miller.

Born in Sacramento, Miller has lived in Healdsburg for the past 30 years. She studied fine art at UC Santa Cruz, then pursued a career as a structural engineer. Returning to fine art, she began working in soft pastel in 2014. Miller has exhibited in numerous shows; she was recently accepted to the Pastel Society of the West Coast 2023 members show. She is a signature member of the Society.

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