Mixed Palette:
Works in Various Media
by Allison Polgar

South Euclid, Ohio — 10 January 2008 — Notre Dame College’s Clara Fritzsche Library will host “Mixed Palette: Works in Various Media” by promising young artist Allison Polgar.  Just 18 years old, Polgar paints with an assurance that belies her age.  Her skill in a variety of media, subtle use of color and choice of subject matter suggest that of a much more experienced painter.

Home schooled her entire life, Polgar started taking classes when she was eleven, studying under teachers who specialized in pastel, watercolor and oil.  She has studied under Charles Pinkney for about three years and he has had a great impact on her personally as well as her painting.  Most recently Polgar has been taking a college 2D Design class at Lorain County Community College as a supplement to her high school art education.  She has taken part in three art shows with a group of local artists called Artists in Bloom.  Polgar also won second place in an online art contest. 

Polgar has four sisters and one brother and lives with her family in North Olmsted.  In addition to her artistic pursuits, she is also interested in dance, music and fencing.   Polgar will attend college next fall (hopefully Notre Dame College!), and plans on majoring in Studio Art, probably with an emphasis on painting.