Cedar Haven Art Studio
Known for her vibrant naturalistic landscapes of the places she has lived and traveled, Peggy Gould now draws inspiration from the flora and fauna of the Rim Country wilderness. Prior to relocating to the mountains of central Arizona, she resided on the Oregon Coast where her paintings reflected the ever-mutable life of the sea. In executing her oil paintings, she interprets the essence of a place, rather than a strict photographic rendering, and many times a painting will evolve during the painting process.
Gould began drawing and painting at an early age and partook in art classes in high school and college. Although her painting style has developed naturally, she has studied in workshops under the tutelage of the late landscape, seascape and wildlife artist, Dale Gherman, as well as other prominent artists in the Pacific Northwest. She has taught classes for Portland Community College as well as in her Oregon studio. She participated in many exhibits along the Oregon Coast prior to moving to the Rim Country. She is an active member of the Payson Art League and a founding member of Artists of the Rim Fine Art Gallery.
As in the transience of her canvases, her variant lifestyles have been documented in the book Four Husbands Four Lives: One Woman’s Spiritual Journey. This absorbing memoir chronicles her changing seasons of life through a constant and persevering journey of faith.
Gould’s book and artwork may be ordered by calling 928-468-2384 or e-mailing cedarhaven7@gmail.com.
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