Inside/Outside, an upcoming duo exhibition at Gallery Los Olivos, premieres on Thursday, July 1, and is scheduled to remain on display through Saturday, July 31. This exhibit showcases pastel paintings by Jim Tyler and oil paintings by Renée Kelleher.
A pastel painter for more than 20 years, Tyler is best known for his distinctive style, especially his emphasis on lighting and composition. Tyler often focuses on contrasting strong lighting and deep shadows within his pastel pieces. This local artist is a founding member of the Central Coast Pastel Society, and he’s also a member of both the Pastel Society of the West Coast and the Sierra Pastel Society.
Kelleher (whose work is pictured above) is also drawn to capturing strong contrasts in her oil paintings, most of which are interior landscapes and still life pieces. Also similar to Tyler, Kelleher enjoys painting moments from everyday life, she explained in a press release from the gallery.
“Both of us find inspiration in our daily lives. As we come upon special lighting, touching an edge of something, for instance, it’s as if that moment in time is ours to capture on paper or canvas.”
To find out more about Inside/Outside, call Gallery Los Olivos at (805) 688-7517 or visit gallerylosolivos.com. The gallery is located at 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.
This article appears in Jun 24 – Jul 1, 2021.