Alain Picard holds a B.A. (Cum Laude) in Illustration from Western Connecticut State College and has studied at the Art’s Student League in New York City.  Though relatively young, he has developed a loyal following for both his landscape paintings and his exquisite portraiture. He has already been a featured artist in two national publications, The Artist’s Magazine in 2003 and 2004 and The Pastel Journal in 2003.

Picard cites Sargent and Degas among his artistic influences.  A love for light and the beauty of nature are immediately apparent in his pastel and oil paintings.  He has garnered top awards throughout the Northeast in esteemed exhibitions including the Pastel Society of America, the Hudson Valley Art Association, the Kent Art Association and the Connecticut Pastel Society.  Picard also holds Signature member status with the Connecticut Pastel Society, an honor bestowed only to multiple award winning pastel artists.

Alain Picard makes his home in Bethel Connecticut.

"EMPTY CUP"
http://picardstudio.com/ (for pastels of Rwanda children)

Bethel Photoworks is pleased to offer limited edition prints in our gallery,

Prints will also be available in our online store.