Opening Reception: Greg Stone: Journeys in Color

When Greg Stone paints a landscape, he works to reduce the scene to its essential components. Whether it’s a shape that represents a recognizable landmark or a pattern of light and shadow that obscures and reveals new depths, the elements of the painting exist in harmony to capture the mood and feeling of a particular place. Stone strives to give the viewer what is most important in the scene in the hopes it will help quiet the mind and evoke an emotional response. Perhaps if we master this practice with a painting, we can mimic that practice in the natural world around us, slowing down to appreciate, refresh, and protect that world and all the beings who inhabit it.

Stone has earned the distinctions of Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and Master Circle member from the International Association of Pastel Societies. He is an Associate Member of the American Impressionist Society and a member of the Oklahoma Pastel Society and the MidAmerica Pastel Society.

Journeys in Color invites you to embark on a visual journey through the diverse landscapes of the southern United States, captured in the vibrant mediums of pastel and oil. Each painting seeks to illuminate the beauty and wonder that can be discovered simply by wandering around. As you wander through this exhibit, may you be inspired to explore beyond the familiar, to seek out the hidden gems that lie just off the beaten path, and to embrace the serendipity of discovering the unexpected.