Flora Painting

Gary Renegar Exquisite Renderings Artist in residence, Columbus, IN My work can best be described as Neo-Realism, the intimate study of Nature, deliberate objective transposition, good craftsmanship, and a love of the medium. A collaboration of the artist and nature, resulting in a strong, individual, and interesting interpretation of Life. My current mediums include pencil, wash, acrylic and oil. Currently focusing on representational art with the use of different traditional mediums and techniques including pastel, chalk, acrylic, oil, and pencil on various heavy surfaces. Prior art community memberships: Juried artist with the Hamilton County Artists' Association, (HCAA) fall 2016. Member of Nickel Plate Arts, fall 2016. Award winning exhibitions with the HCAA: "The Pursuit of Excellence" themed exhibition at the Birdie Gallery (2016). Exhibition pieces including "Autumn Flight". awarded first prize as judged by the assistant curator of the Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis Indiana. 2017: Exhibited with the Cool Creek Nature Center in Carmel, Indiana , winning honorable mention for the landscape titled "Solo".