Niagara-on-the-Lake artist Kathy Cullis brought her luminous pastel landscapes to life at Queenston Pottery’s “Meet the Artist” event last Saturday, attracting visitors with scenes inspired by the NOTL countryside.
Cullis, a pastel artist for over 25 years, showcased vibrant Niagara scenes in her work for the art show, like the parkway and Queenston’s tree-lined streets.
“I love being out in nature, and it speaks to me,” she said.
Her husband, Rick Cullis, who was absent from the event due to illness, specializes in portraiture and landscapes. The couple moved to Niagara 11 years ago after retiring in Burlington.
“I took a workshop in Burlington over 25 years ago and fell in love with pastels. It’s like playing,” Cullis said.
The Cullises will open their home studios June 15 and 16 for NOTL’s annual studio tour.
“I have a studio behind the garage that’s my own, and he paints in a studio in the basement,” Cullis said.
Queenston Pottery Studio plans to showcase artists from the community in similar events every six weeks, plus a behind-the-scenes studio tour on May 25.
