Agnes Keough
Painter

Artist's Statement

Northeast Pa. is an endless inspiration for my landscapes. I paint "en plein air"and frequently come upon a site that stops me in my tracks. It might be the play of light and shadows on the ground; the cloud filled skies; or an old barn that moves me, but I need to transfer those feelings on canvas. Hopefully my viewers will experience those same feelings.

Biography 2009

Agnes is an award-winning artist who has been painting for over 35 years.

In the early years between raising a family and working as a registered nurse, time for painting was limited. However, the easel stayed up and at every opportunity she picked up her brushes.

During the early 80’s, she received regular instruction and guidance from a professional artist; pursued formal studies at Snug Harbor Cultural Center on Staten Island .She also attended numerous art workshops and earned college credits in Art History, Drawing and Printing.

She has participated successfully in numerous group shows, some juried, in NY and PA, twice winning best in oil as well as honorable mentions, resulting in significant commissions and sales. She has had two solo shows since moving to PA in 2005; and has showed in the artisan Gallery in Hawley.

Her style continues to change and mature even at this stage in her career. Agnes describes her style as impressionistic, and seeks to accomplish looser brushwork and to be less literal when interpreting her subjects.