Brenda Bauer

Pastel Artist

The magic of a sunset over the lake. A bit of the forest floor with calypso orchids pushing towards the dappled sunlight. This is where the artistic vision of Brenda Bauer will transport you.

Brenda's work spans several years of observation of the natural elements of the region. "I've felt close to the earth for my whole life," said Bauer. "The lake is especially fascinating from an artistic point of view. Not only are the reflections on the water a challenge to interpret, but the lake also changes from moment to moment."

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	"Orchids" 17 X 22 inches Copyright 1999 Brenda Bauer
"Moonrise" 24 x 18 inches Copyright 1998 Brenda Bauer
"East Samowen Sunset" 21 x 15 inches Copyright 1996 Brenda Bauer
"Fall by the Bridge" 24 x 18 inches Copyright 1994 Brenda Bauer

All of Brenda's work is executed in the following medium:
Pastels and broadstick on archive textured paper.

About Brenda

Bauer was raised in Detroit Michigan and moved to North Idaho in 1979. As a self-taught artist, she has had the opportunity to develop unique elements of style that are not typical of the traditional approach to the medium. Her finely woven textures and intimate views of the lake reveal a passion and honesty that is not found in other art of the region.

"I have lived close to the earth for my whole life and have felt the rhythms and cycles that pulse through its soul. The earth speaks to me in colors and form--diversity is the key to all life."

--Brenda Bauer, 1999