Artist Information

Color animates my soul. Painting in watercolor began for me several years ago as therapy after leaving my “regular” job due to disability. I soon found art more satisfying than watching daytime television. Painting became the way for me to listen to my inner voices.

My painting style varies from fairly realistic depictions to bold, colorful renditions and abstracts. A juried member of the Littleton Fine Arts Guild in Colorado, my paintings hang in Denver area galleries including The Depot Art Gallery in Littleton and Grace Gallery in the Art District on Santa Fe Drive. As a Signature member of the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild, my work is also displayed in Tucson and Tubac, AZ.

Originally from New Orleans, I have also spent time in Colorado, Arizona and Panama. Travels in years past have taken me to many US states, as well as Africa, France, Canada and Mexico. The colors, textures, flora and fauna of these locations vary seasonally and continue to appeal to me. Indeed, I find inspiration in almost anything “organic.” Now I share a home with my husband Steve who is the nicest man in the world. We also have a very peculiar cat with no interest in art and who refuses to take phone messages.

Sampling of Shows, Awards & Representation

Arizona Aqueous National Show in Tubac, AZ 2012 - Dream Fields II

Fiesta Sonora Show at Arizona Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, AZ - 2011 [Hot Poppers and El Curioso] 2010 [Survivor]

Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild, Tucson, AZ - Numerous shows; Awards in 2011 [Colorado River] and 2010 [Sticks & Stones]

Littleton Fine Arts Guild, Depot Gallery, Littleton, CO - Numerous shows; Awards in 2010 [Two Fat Agaves/300 lb.] and
2009 [Mardi Gras Poppy]

Representation by Grace Gallery Fine Arts, 877 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 623-2070

For more information, contact Renée by email:

• Lrchastant@msn.com

Or call Renée at 303-933-0444 (Colorado). In Arizona, call 520-742-7686, or find Renée anywhere by cell phone at 303-902-8916.