For A List Of The Featured Artists 2007

For a List Of The Featured Artists 2006

An Art Trails participant for the past four years, Penny Otwell’s work was showcased on the cover of the Art Trail’s catalog three years ago. Penny, a well know artist of many years, says, ”I am inspired to paint mountains, animals, and anything that intrigues me by choosing harmonious color combinations that I mix on my palette.  Color represents a wild and free spirit that I honor through this process.  I work “en plein air,” which is very spontaneous but also in my studio in quiet contemplation.”

Penny will be showing new original oil paintings varying is size from 12” X 12” to 40” X 30” in the 2007 Art Trail’s show.  Her Ribbon Fall, Series will be on view.  Otwell says, “Living among trees, mountains and rivers I find a wealth of images that just call to me to be painted.  I love being outdoors so much.  My parents used to have to drag me into the house each evening when I was a young child, and today I still hesitate going indoors.  The beauty of landscape forms that are affected by light inspire my paintings.”