Kim Eshelman
Kim is an American contemporary artist working in pastel.
After years of working in acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, and pastel, she has steadily gravitated toward working solely with pastels. "The immediacy of using dry pigment appeals to my restless personality. It gives me the ability to combine the aesthetics of drawing into my work. I love slashing in hatch marks or allowing the underlying armature to become part of the finished painting."
She exhibits regularly around the globe and has won numerous awards. Her work is in private and public collections worldwide, including the Pastel Museum in Saint-Auyale, France.
Kim's landscapes are inspired by the beautiful woods of Washington State where she lives. She plays with light filtering through trees, reflective ponds, and stunning skies. She also enjoys the occasional still life and wildlife painting.
She is a Master Circle member of the International Association of Pastel Societies and a Signature member of the Northwest Pastel Society.
After years of working in acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, and pastel, she has steadily gravitated toward working solely with pastels. "The immediacy of using dry pigment appeals to my restless personality. It gives me the ability to combine the aesthetics of drawing into my work. I love slashing in hatch marks or allowing the underlying armature to become part of the finished painting."
She exhibits regularly around the globe and has won numerous awards. Her work is in private and public collections worldwide, including the Pastel Museum in Saint-Auyale, France.
Kim's landscapes are inspired by the beautiful woods of Washington State where she lives. She plays with light filtering through trees, reflective ponds, and stunning skies. She also enjoys the occasional still life and wildlife painting.
She is a Master Circle member of the International Association of Pastel Societies and a Signature member of the Northwest Pastel Society.
