Paula Kolojeski was born in Kansas, educated in the Philadelphia area and lived in North Jersey, Lancaster and Pittsburgh, PA and Richmond, VA before settling at the Jersey Shore in 1977. Originally a painter of still life in oil, she moved to portraits in pastel and then to her main interest today, pastel paintings of the local landscape. She finds continuing challenges working on site at the beaches, boardwalks, parks and wilderness areas of the shore. She finds the pastel medium perfect for spontaneously capturing the reflective qualities of sea and sand. The effects of light, time of day, and weather are particular interests and her affection for the area comes through in a strong sense of place. The fact that she is largely self-taught results in a recognizable personal style.
Kolojeski paints daily, producing 75 to 100 new works per year and has been involved in publishing limited edition reproductions of her work since 1986. She is represented in private and corporate collections worldwide.
Below is a complete listing of Kolojeski's available prints. We also carry a rotating inventory of her original pastels and oils. Visit the gallery or call for more information on her available original work.
Avon Gazebo |
Avon Pavilion |
Columns at Avon |
![]() Bradley Beach Boardwalk |
Bay Head Beach |
Bay Head White Roses |
Dorcases |
Eighth Ave, Belmar |
Eighteenth Avenue, Belmar |
Belmar Gazebo |
Brielle Bridge |
Day's End |
Fisherman's Cove Limited supply |
Gee Gees |
Main Beach |
![]() Manasquan Inlet |
![]() Old Manasquan Beach |
![]() Sea Watch |
![]() Riddle Way |
![]() View of Brielle |
![]() Ocean Grove Morning |
![]() Ocean Grove Pavilion |
Ocean Grove Boardwalk |
Ocean Grove Gazebo |
Ocean Grove Tenthouses |
Badge Booth |
![]() Funhouse |
Point Pleasant Inlet |
Point Pleasant w/Palm Trees |
Rizdens |
![]() Point Pleasant Police Station |
Sea Girt Bend |
Sea Girt Concession Stand |
Sea Girt Lighthouse |
Sea Girt North |
![]() Spring Lake E&S Hotel |
Spring Lake North |
Spring Lake South |
![]() Beach Chair |
![]() Beach Day |
![]() Beach Scene |
![]() Green Umbrella |
![]() The Wave |
![]() Under the Boardwalk |
![]() Wetlands |
![]() Whelk |