Peggy Orbon lived in New England, Italy, Scotland, and Texas before settling in New Mexico with her husband. The dramatic colors, fantastic landscapes, and the wonderful weather inspired her to begin painting in oils and pastels soon after moving to New Mexico. She discovered that New Mexico has an active art community and she has taken advantage of the many opportunities to learn and study.
Affiliations
Pastel Society of New Mexico, Signature Member
Plein Air Painters of New Mexico, Board Member
The Artist Studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Artist Statement
I enjoy painting landscapes preferably on location. On location (painting “en plein air”) the need to get the painting down quickly before the light changes too much keeps my painting fresh. And, I find that painting the scene in front of me for a couple of hours helps me to remember the subtle details later. I often use these plein air paintings as a source when creating larger studio paintings. My main focus and interest is on how to capture the light as it appears in a landscape. I paint with oil or pastel.
Awards
*Merchant Award -Pastel Society of New Mexico National Show in Albuquerque, NM, Nov 2012
*2nd Prize in Miniature Pastels Division, Masterworks, Albuquerque, NM – 2011
*3rd Prize in Minis Pastels Division, Masterworks, Albuquerque, NM – 2010
*Honorable Mention Award – Pastel Society of New Mexico National Show in Albuquerque, NM, November 2009
*2nd Prize in Pastels, Expo State Fair Fine Art Gallery, Albuquerque, NM – Sept 2009
*3rd Prize in Pastels, Expo State Fair Fine Art Gallery, Albuquerque, NM – Sept 2009
*Honorable Mention at the Plein Air Painters of NM Paint Out in Taos, NM - Wilder Nightingale Gallery in Taos, NM – August 2009
*Honorable Mention Award - large fine art awards for pastels at Masterworks in Albuquerque NM – 2008
Shows and Exhibitions
Pastel Society of New Mexico National Show in Albuquerque, NM, Nov 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
Pastel Society of New Mexico Signature Show – 2012, 2011, 2010
Miniature Art Society of Florida Exhibition, Dunedin, Florida, 2013, 2012, 2011
Annual Plein Air Painters of New Mexico Juried Exhibition, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod Exhibition, South Yarmouth, MA, 2012
Pastel Society of Colorado Mile High International 2010, Grand Junction, CO – 2011, 2010
“Little Gems” Open Space Exhibition, Open Space Visitor Center in Albuquerque, NM, Sept – Oct 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Masterworks at the Expo Fairgrounds in Albuquerque NM – 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
Expo State Fair Fine Art Gallery, Albuquerque, NM – Sept 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
Encantada! 2010 RGAA Annual Juried Show, Albuquerque, NM – 2011, 2010
New Mexico Art League 80th Anniversary Fine Art Show – 2009
Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition, Irving, TX - 2009
Pastel Society of New Mexico Visions in Santa Fe, NM – August 2007
