the show.
Join us at Art E Fekts Gallery in downtown Pittston for a compelling new collection of paintings and pastel drawings by artist Lois Pluskey. The exhibition opens on May 9, 2025, with a reception from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The show runs through June 2nd and features a stunning array of art. Included in this collection are paintings and pastel drawings that explore local scenery with a unique perspective, plus toys and everyday objects as experienced with beauty, simplicity and often a bit of humor and whimsy.
about Lois.
Lois has been creating and making art since she was a child. Her earliest influences were high school art teachers that recognized her interest and helped to foster it. Lois was awarded an art scholarship during graduation ceremonies and was accepted to three prestigious art colleges. One of the highlights of her young life.
Lois selected Philadelphia College of Art. This provided the groundwork for her studies. She finished her college art program at Wilkes University and graduated with a BA Degree in Fine Art. Currently, she is an apprentice studying with Atelier Joel Carson Jones. Lois takes additional workshop training yearly which includes, The Diagnostic Painter at the ANI Academy under Anthony Waichulis, Realism Live, a 3-day online training with a host of contemporary established artists and Dan Scott's Master Color Class.
About the creative process, Lois states: "All of my pieces come from a personal place and moment in time. I see something and I think “I must capture this as a piece of art!” My style is between realism and painterly realism. I continue to explore and let’s see where it takes me."
Lois’s award-winning work has been juried into many regional, national, and international shows and competitions and has been included in several publications: Artist Magazine Strokes of Genius Best of Drawing, Pastel Journal, and the Art Renewal Center 16th and 17th International Salon.