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 "During
this time of year, trees stand out in the landscape," said
Galena artist Hendrica Regez. "So, I have been painting
a lot of them."
Hello Galena!
is featuring Regez's paintings of trees during the month of
March.
"Trees remind
me of yoga poses, with their graceful stretching and balancing,"
Regez said.
Guided by
the "less is more" principle, she reduces them to their essential
shapes, using shades of just one or two colors. "I like the
textural dimension in monochromatic paintings," she said. "It
brings out the nuances of color and brush strokes."
An environmentalist,
Regez gathers inspiration from nature. "I draw from it and express
a given mood," she said.
Regez, who
grew up in Germany, has always been interested in creating beautiful
things. Her father painted for a hobby, and she utilized the
steady supply of drawing and painting materials that were on
hand. Although she trained and worked as an electrical engineer,
she maintained her interest in painting. Now she works full-time
as an artist.
Regez's
artwork may be seen in Galena at the Railway Cafe and the American
Eagle Gallery. Plus, appointments may be made to see her work
at her Westside Studio. To make an appointment, contact her
at (815) 776-0557 or via e-mail.
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