Eileen Gillespie
Artist Statement 

I paint and draw about place through direct observation and memory. I
begin with something that catches my eye during daily walks in the woods, my ambles along the shore, or places I visit. My paintings reflect the experience of looking at the natural world around me every day. I work in oil on linen and charcoal, pastel, and watercolor on paper.

Landscape, nature, and the environment have long held my attention,
captivating me and serving as a recuring subject in my work. My paintings are observational and improvisational, often with a spare composition and limited palette. Focused on nature and the environment, I create this work to connect with and celebrate the world around me.