Justus Sundermann Gallery
September 13 through October 28

Juliana Crownover is an award-winning pastelist who has been painting in pastels for over 20 years and teaching for 10 years. She has a BA from Austin College in biology, art, and environmental studies. A member of the Southwest Pastel Society, she describes her passion this way: “In my own art, I use light and color to bring out the beauty in everyday life, whether that is a trail I have hiked 100 times, or my son hanging laundry on a line. In that way, I use my art as a reminder of where to find beauty all around us and to slow down in our daily lives so that we may see it. In my classes, I strive to create a balance that allows enough freedom so that students can create their own art, and enough direction to ensure success. Aside from the end-goal of finished art, I think the process should be enjoyed, and I work hard to create an environment that allows for that.”

“Walking to School” is a whimsical, fun series chronicling my second-grade daughter’s daily walks to school. It includes mixed-media and collages of homework, tardy slips and bit and pieces we collect on our walks. On a more profound level, it is about being present: we put away the phone, compose a rhyme or poem, talk about the day, share our hopes and dreams, plan dinner or our next family celebration. Walking and talking just go together.”

More about the artist here.