Eileen Wilhem

Artist Statement/Bio

Living on a horse farm in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, I am never at a loss for images and inspiration. Watching how the light changes with the seasons and trying to capture its beauty. My paintings attempt to recreate the mood, whether a drizzly day in France, foggy sunrise on the mountain, the cocky strutting of a rooster or the curiosity of a pig. The grace of people and animals enchants me so that I must pick up my pastels and paint. I mostly paint everyday scenes, which keep me grounded.

Ever since I could hold a crayon, I have loved to draw. In 2014 I discovered pastels and have been hooked ever since. The vibrancy of the colors and ability to layer them is magical and not for the faint of heart. I consider myself part impressionist, part expressionist and 100% Eileen.

I have been juried into exhibitions at:

• The Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts , Winston Salem

• 311 Gallery, Raleigh

• Red Dog Gallery, Winston Salem

• Hanging Rock Gallery (Solo exhibit)

• Red Dog Gallery Featured Artist exhibit

• The Art Gallery, Greensboro (North Carolina Statewide Juried Pastel Exhibition)

• Ambleside Gallery, Greensboro North Carolina Pastel Society Member Show

I am a featured local artist at Tim Bruce Galleries in King and The Arts Place of Stokes, a member of Assoicated Artists, Art for Arts Sake, Piedmont Pastel Society, Pastel Society of NC, Appaloachian Pastel Society Stokes County Arts Council and Surry Arts Council. I serve on the Board of Piedmont Pastel Society and will be President in 2020. I previously served on the boards of Associated Artists and SECCA

336-325-3052

eileenwilhem@gmail.com

https://www.pinnaclepastels.com/