Mandy Peltier is a mixed media artist whose exhibition work is predominantly in the style of realism. Mandy’s artwork has been displayed in gallery and museum exhibitions, in private collections, and her artwork and tutorials have also been published in various books and magazines, such as Fine Art Connoisseur and Colored Pencil Magazine. Mandy has achieved her CPSA and CPX signature statuses through the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA).
After beginning her career as a full-time artist, Mandy expanded her work into art education. For years, Mandy taught classes and workshops privately and through art centers and galleries. For two years, she authored the monthly Q&A article in Colored Pencil Magazine and she also contributed an annual tutorial to the magazine for five consecutive years. For three years, Mandy was an artist collaborator for Winsor & Newton through which she wrote tutorials, recorded and edited time-lapsed tutorial videos, and taught national online classes for companies such as Michaels Craft Stores and Jo-Ann Stores. Mandy also served as the Membership Director for CPSA from 2018-2021 and enjoyed advocating for the fine art medium of colored pencil in that capacity.
Mandy is now returning her primary focus to her studio practice, devoting herself once again to creating original artwork, with a particular emphasis on sacred art. As a Catholic Christian, Mandy seeks to glorify God through her art and to inspire prayer, awe, and devotion to Christ.
When Mandy is not creating art, she enjoys spending time with her family in West Central Georgia, being a Bible study leader and catechist, working out, reading, drinking copious amounts of coffee, gardening, as well as other creative interests such as crocheting, sewing, soap making, baking, playing the piano, and singing.
To learn more about Mandy and her art process, watch her artist talk that took place at the Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery on December 4, 2019 or click on the image below to listen to the podcast episode of The Sharpened Artist where Mandy was interviewed:
Mandy’s handle across all social media platforms is @mandypeltierartist.
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