Therese LaChance Ely
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BIOGRAPHY
Award-winning artist Therese LaChance Ely lives and paints in Fremont, California. She is known for her “Sierra-scapes”, inspired by backpacking and canoeing adventures in the Sierra Nevada mountains and other off-road destinations. Her paintings often begin with a mini sketchbook, brush, and camera tucked into a pack pouch. Her work, whether rendered in oil, gouache, watercolor, or accented with collage, is completed in-studio. “My goal is to capture both the tranquility and exuberance that is the beauty of nature”.
Therese began painting in childhood, taking both private art classes and California state enrichment classes. Her university work earned a degree in biology and chemistry. After leaving a career in analytical chemistry to raise three children, she resumed her artwork; being inspired by teachers such as Gerald Brommer, Dale Laitenen, and Steven Quiller. The encouragement of her husband, Gary, and his involvement with the Boy Scouts of America, have been invaluable in Therese’s fulfillment as an artist and provided the opportunity to access the places she loves to include in her art.
Therese proudly shows her work at the Fremont Art Association Gallery, Ohlone Arts, and Jan’s Art Studio. She has twice been named “Artist of the Year” by the Fremont Art Association, and has served in several association offices, including two years as the body’s president. Therese also teaches small groups of young adult artists at the studio where she paints.
Exhibitions
“Art from a Hiker’s Heart” Solo exhibit of paintings inspired by Sierra, Cascade, and New Mexico backcountry hikes; City of Milpitas, Ca Phantom Art Gallery, 2007
“While a Volcano Sleeps” Solo exhibit of mixed media works from Lassen Volcanic National Park; Fremont Art Association Gallery, 2002
Annual Open Art Show, Fremont Art Association, 1993 through 2007
“Sierra-Scapes and Beyond” one-artist exhibit, Mission Valley Coffee Roasting, November 2007
Awards and Honors
Fremont Art Association Open Juried Show Silver Medal oils, 2008
Juried Member, Oil Painters of America
Alameda County Fair Fine Art Show Honorable Mention 2006
Alameda County Fair Fine Art Show Patron Award 2005
Artist of the Year, Fremont Art Association 1997 and 2003
Filoli Estate, Woodside, Ca, 4th Annual Show Honorable Mention 2001
Pleasanton Art league Honorable Mention 1999
San Leandro Festival of the Arts Honorable Mention 1995