February 2025 Member of the Month

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 After earning her BM and MA degrees many years ago and spending over 35 years teaching piano, Cecilia discovered a new passion for art five years ago when she started experimenting with acrylics under the guidance of the late Mary Setzer. But just four months in, she switched to pastels—and hasn’t looked back since! She’s captivated by the dry medium, where every color, hue, and temperature is already perfectly ready in each stick—no mixing, just pure instant gratification. 

For four years, Cecilia has focused on pastels, creating stunning landscapes, still life, and, more recently, vibrant florals. Along the way, she’s studied with renowned pastel artists like Karen Margulis (via Patreon), Joyce Patch, Malia Bryngelson, and Laurie Basham. 

Cecilia is an active member of the Mooresville Arts Open Studio, which meets every Wednesday from 1-4 pm and is open to the public. She also regularly submits her pastel works to Mooresville Arts art shows, continuing to grow and share her artistic journey.