It is Keizer Art Association's privilege and distinct pleasure to honor Nola Pear as our Artist of the month. Nola is an accomplished and recognized watercolor artist.

NOLA PEAR is an award-winning artist who lives and works in the Pacific Northwest. She is best known for her botanical watercolors and romantic landscapes which invite the eye into her paintings and ask you to roam around for a while and enjoy the interplay of color, pattern, and engaging texture. Her work presents a unique exploration of experimental techniques including the integration of acrylic marbling with her watercolors.

Nola’s love of watercolor painting pairs with her love of nature. Nola is also an avid gardener and appreciates the up-close, tangible beauty that nature offers us. Through her artwork, she endeavors to persuade her viewers to slow down and enjoy the magnificence of creation around us.

Recent Awards

• 2024 Honorable Mention, Wild Over Watercolor Annual Group Show
• 2023 Best of Show, Beauty of Oregon, Keizer Art Association
• 2023 People’s Choice Award, Member’s Showcase, Keizer Art Association
• 2021 First Place, Annual Celebration of Flowers Art Exhibition, Keizer Art Association
• 2020 Best of Show, Watercolor, Charbonneau Virtual Festival of The Arts

You can see Nola's's's art in the KAA Gallery throughout the month of January.