Millie Gliniecki is a Signature Member of Pastel Society of North Florida and Connecticut Pastel Society. Her work can be seen on Associated Pastelists on the Web as a juried member, and on the web page of Connecticut Pastel Society as a Signature Member. Her paintings have been included in The Pastel Journal Jan/Feb 03 issue. She has participated in many national pastel exhibitions, including the Pastel Society of America New York, Pastel Society of North Florida, Maryland Pastel Society Mid Atlantic Open, Florida Pastel Association, Heartland Pastel Exhibition, Southeastern Pastel Society, Northwest Pastel Society, Pastel Painter's Society of Cape Cod, Midwest Pastel Society, and Connecticut Pastel Society. Her pastels have won her numerous awards at these exhibitions, including Best in Show Still Life and First Place, and have also been included in regional shows in Virginia, New Jersey, Connecticut, and at Woodmere Museum in Philadelphia.
She is an instructor at Center for the Arts in Southern New Jersey, and Perkins Center for the Arts, Moorestown, New Jersey. Her work is represented by galleries in Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Millie uniquely uses the pastel medium to portray everyday objects in a new light. Playing lights against shadows and layering color over color she is able to give a three dimensional look and feel to her paintings. By patiently building up layers of pastels she develops the rich textures and colors. She hopes that each new exploration into color and light will give the viewer a deeper understanding of her subjects. "The time I spend in my studio is a journey of understanding and feeling. When the painting conveys my involvement to the viewer I know those hours were well spent."
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