Millie Gliniecki is a Signature Member of Connecticut Pastel Society, and Pastel Society of North Florida. 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. Millie was the demo artist at Connecticut Pastel Society National Show October/November 2003. She was on the jury selection committee for the Connecticut Pastel Society National Show 2004. 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 PainterÕs 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 has been an instructor at Perkins Center for the Arts, Moorestown, New Jersey where her work was chosen for the cover of their catalog. Millie is a workshop instructor at Abington Center for the Arts, Philadelphia, and at Everhart Museum, Scranton, PA. Her gallery representation includes: William Ris Gallery, Stone, Harbor, NJ, Atelier dÕArt, Marlton, NJ, The Little Gallery, Smith Mountain Lake, VA, Gleedsville Gallery, Leesburg, VA.
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. ÒThe 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.Ó
