Welcome to Caprise’s Art Studio, where I share news and images of my pastel and oil paintings.  If this is your first visit to my website, I’d like to share a little about myself and my art.  

I work primarily in pastels but also explore oil and pencil. I’ve been passionate about art since a very young age and began collaborating and studying with other artists at the age of sixteen at Studio in The Woods in Wauconda, IL.

I have an Associate’s Degree in Fine Art from the College of Lake County and won several awards throughout my career. After a 20-year break to raise a family, I returned to my practice at Mainstreet Art Center in Lake Zurich, IL.

My studio is in Arkansas on Petit Jean Mountain, an area adjacent to the Arkansas River between the Ouachita Mountains and Ozark Plateaus. You’ll find much of this area represented in my work.

To see a full range of my work, please visit my online gallery.  If you’d like to get in touch, you can do that here.  Thank you for visiting and I hope you will stop back again as I post new work and information frequently.

Recent Articles

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  Unlock Your Mojo: Art Techniques for Rust and Texture
  Thank you to the Arkansas Pastel Society and Shirley Bowen for inviting me to hold this workshop. For days, I prepared for my first all-day workshop, selecting the photo I would paint, planning my demonstration, deciding which materials to bring, creating handouts, and, of course, packing everything I might need. But there was one big … Continue reading Unlock Your Mojo: Art Techniques for Rust and Texture
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  A Wonderful Evening at the Arkansas Pastel Society Membership Show
  Friday evening’s Arkansas Pastel Society Membership Show at Thea Foundation Gallery in North Little Rock was another wonderful success. A heartfelt thank you to Thea Foundation for hosting our event and for their continued commitment to the arts. Their mission—to fill the gaps left by underfunded school budgets and help young people build confidence, self-worth, … Continue reading A Wonderful Evening at the Arkansas Pastel Society Membership Show
• An Inspiring Week at the 2026 IAPS PastelWorld Convention
  The International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) PastelWorld Convention was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from June 16–21, and what an incredible week it was! More than 650 artists representing 12 countries and every U.S. state gathered to celebrate the beauty and versatility of pastel. It was an inspiring opportunity to reconnect with friends, meet … Continue reading An Inspiring Week at the 2026 IAPS PastelWorld Convention
• The Biggest Pastel Party On The Planet!
  In 17 days The International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) is hosting the biggest pastel party on the planet in Albuquerque, NM from June 16th – 21st. If you are in the area, the PastelWorld Exhibit is open to the public. This exhibit will showcase nearly 170 artist from across the globe! It is held … Continue reading The Biggest Pastel Party On The Planet!
• Three Exhibitions, Countless Memories
  The past few months have been filled with creativity, connection, and several wonderful opportunities to share artwork with the community. I had the privilege of participating in three gallery exhibitions, each offering a unique experience and reminding me why I love being part of the art world. Two of those shows I experienced the joy … Continue reading Three Exhibitions, Countless Memories