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Peggy Miller: Hometown Holiday Cheer
Peggy Miller is an American Contemporary Artist who is known for her cozy depictions of life in the Northeast. She has done work in a variety of disciplines including painting, photography, graphic design, and even costume design. She attempts to bring wonder and beauty to every piece of art she creates. Most of her paintings give a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives.
Miller is often inspired by her surroundings and paints scenes of the Adirondacks, the mountains in upstate New York, where she lives. They are usually cozy looking winter scenes that are imbued with a magical whimsy. Often they have a Christmas feeling to them that can help set the holiday mood in a room. The landscapes with falling snow will give you the chills with their wonderful details. While the sleigh drawn by horses will take you back to a time when Christmas was simpler to enjoy.
You can tell by her choice of subjects, that she has a deep love of her environment. Landscapes like Whiteface from Route 87 give an almost surreal vantage point of the beautiful mountains she lives near. While her inclusion of animals, like He Stands Guard add a feeling of importance to the backdrop. In both Bringing Home the Tree and Sleigh Ride, you feel as though you are sharing the Christmas merriment. All of her works are full of the holiday spirit and each one would help bring that energy into your own home. Feel free to browse her gallery for these amazing pieces.
About the Author Amanda Hadley
Amanda graduated from the University of Kansas, where she studied English literature and got a masters degree in library sciences. She enjoys reading, cooking and playing with her nephews. Her best friend is her little dog Brady.
