Opening Reception of “Later Impressions” Show Sunday, Oct. 16 from 1-4 pm

Don’t miss my “Copper Riches in the Oltrarno”at the Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists’ (CAVA) “Later Impressions 2016” exhibit at the Evanston Art Center.   I’ll be at the opening reception and would enjoy sharing the history of this painting with you.  The show runs October 16 through November 9.  The Evanston Art Center is located at 1717 Central St. just east of Green Bay Rd.  For Gallery hours and info:  https://www.evanstonartcenter.org/

Updates on Travels

New Harmony, Indiana – October 2016

I just returned from New Harmony, IN and a four-day plein air workshop with the award-winning colorist Camille Przewodek.  Here’s a candid shot revealing Camille’s intense concentration as she paints.  Learn more about colorist theory at http://www.przewodek.com.  Camille studied with Henry Hensche who studied with Hawthorne at the Provincetown School of Art.  Their work continues the Impressionist tradition of Monet.  Anyone interested in learning more about their work and the last days of the Provincetown School of Art will find this article worth reading:   http://www.egeligallery.com/n/lastdays.htm. 

Successful Closing Reception at the New Studio

Last Sunday’s closing reception of my solo show at the New Studio in Evanston was well attended.  Attendees listened enthusiastically as I spoke about my paintings.  Lots of new faces and three buyers.  Here are some photos of the event thanks to Frank Dina.

Join me Sunday, July 17 from 3 – 5 pm for the closing of my solo show at the New Studio.  This is your last chance to see my “Elbe River Series” of paintings, especially “The Elbe River Bend from the Bastei” which was shown in the Oil Painters of American 2015 Salon Show at the Beverly McNeil Gallery in Birmingham, AL.

Enjoy a glass of wine while listening to me discuss two paintings from my Elbe River Series and the inspiration for other work on exhibit.  Saunter through the comfortable gallery and decide which of my new paintings inspired by trips to Florence, Naples (FL), New York City, and Palm Springs (CA) would look perfect on your walls.  Don’t miss the SALE bin with unframed watercolors and my cards with images from my original paintings.

Light refreshments will be served.

The New Studio is located at 2948 Central St. in Evanston, one block East of Central Park.  Look for the balloons and the red railings.  See the map below.

Join me at the Artists’ Opening Reception for “The City at Night.”  Enjoy a microbrew and some fine art!

Date:  Thursday, June 9  Time:  6 – 9 pm  Location:  Empirical Brewery, 1801 W. Foster (Enter on Ravenswood.)

My painting “Flaming Silhouettes” will be one of many on view.  The exhibit runs through July 31st.

The North Shore Art League’s (NSAL) “Interiors” Show runs May 19 – July 11

See my new oil painting, “Copper Riches in Florence’s Oltrarno.”  The opening reception at NSAL is Thursday, May 19; however, I am not able to attend.  NSAL is at 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, IL.  Call the League at 847-446-2870 for hours.

Artist Reception at the New Studio in Evanston:  Friday June 3 from 7-9 pm

Join me for the opening of my solo show at The New Studio, 2948 Central Street, Evanston, IL. See landscape paintings from my Elbe River series, new oils and watercolors from Palm Springs, Tuscany, and Chicago.

On the same evening, The Evanston Art Center at 1717  Central St. will open Evanston Made with an artist reception from 5-8 pm.  See the work of 75 artists. You can easily take in both shows and enjoy an evening dedicated to art appreciation.

Saturday, June 4th: Studio Tours from 12-5 pm

If you cannot make the Friday evening opening, join me at The New Studio on Saturday.  We will be open as part of Evanston Made’s Artist Studio Tours.

See http://www.evanstonmade.com/popup/ for details and get a map of the tours at the Evanston Art Center.

MoMA Views

My painting “MoMA Views” was one of 50 artists’ work featured in Manhattan Arts International Online Gallery’s HerStory 2016 Exhibition.  See the striking work of all the artists honored by the gallery’s founder Renee Phillips at http://www.manhattanarts.com/call-for-artists-herstory-exhibition/.

Join me May 1 at the Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists (CAVA) Members Show at Benedictine University’s Komechak Gallery, Fifth Floor, Kindlon Hall, 5740-5748 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532  from 2 – 4 pm.  Gallery phone:  630-829-6320.   The exhibition which runs through July 30th features 50+ paintings, sculptures, prints, photography, drawings, and mixed media artwork by CAVA artists.

Uffizi Views

My oil painting “Uffizi Views” will be in the exhibit.

For directions to the show:  http://www.ben.edu/komechak-art-gallery/visit.cfm.

Watercolor Works April 8th (6-9pm) and April 10th (1-5pm)

“Fog Creeps In” will be among six of my framed watercolors on display; thirteen other artists with varying styles will also be showing their work at Bill Bartelt’s Studio:  4659 N. Ravenswood at Leland Ave.  New unframed paintings from my recent trip to Palm Springs, CA will also be available for purchase.

PhotoArtWork Gallery Solo Show Opening Reception, Friday June 4  SAVE THE DATE

Evanston Made is a month long celebration of the arts featuring artist studio tours on June 4th from 1 – 5 pm.  My solo show opening at PhotoArtWork will debut the same day.  The exhibit will feature both watercolor and oil paintings including “MoMA Views.”  Browse artists’ galleries and then join me for stimulating discussion about my artistic process.  More details about the show will be posted in late May.

The new Albany Park Library was the perfect setting for my second solo show, “A Sense of Place.”  My Elbe River series of paintings filled the wall of the conference room and my newer paintings of New York, Palm Springs, and Tuscany were mounted in the glass cabinets.  The guests who came to the Opening Reception Tuesday evening November 3rd heard me talk about my artistic beginnings and mingled with others who enjoy seeing the work of a practicing artist.

Here you see several guests talking with Young Park, the Librarian who curated the show with me and other guests talking with me about my Elbe River series of paintings.

If you missed the opening, the show runs through November 28th during library hours.

Albany Park Library Nov. 2 – Nov. 28

Beginning Monday, November 2, 2015,  I will have a solo show at the Albany Park Branch of the Chicago Public Library.  The exhibit will feature:my Elbe River Series with three new paintings, New York cityscapes including “MoMA Views,” and new watercolors of Tuscany and Palm Springs, CA.

MoMA Views

Join me at the opening reception Tuesday evening, Nov. 3 from 6 – 7 pm. I will discuss my artistic beginnings and answer questions about my paintings. The discussion begins promptly at 6:30 pm.

This exhibit is free to the public and open during library hours: M&W — 10-6; T&TH – 12-8; F&Sat.—9-5. Limited free parking behind the library plus street parking. Location: 3401 W. Foster Ave. at Kimball.

Upcoming Fall Events

• North Shore Art League’s 2015 Members’ Show  – Two of my Elbe River Series paintings will be exhibited–“Vistas from the Elbe” and “Meissen Spires.”
  

  Meissen Spires

  

  Vistas along the Elbe

  Opening Reception Friday, September 11th, 6:30 – 9:30 pm with a light supper and open bar for $70/person. I will be in attendance at this gala event featuring paintings, art-in-bloom floral interpretations, and a silent auction.  Free viewing during Gallery Hours:  September 12th – 19th (Monday-Friday 11 to 4 pm; Saturday & Sunday Noon to 5 pm).  The North Shore Art League is located at 620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka, IL just east of Green Bay Road.  Call for info at 847-446-2870.

Oil Painters of American 2015 Juried Salon Show of Traditional Oils

“Elbe River Bend from the Bastei”

My painting “Elbe River Bend from the Bastei” was accepted in this prestigious juried salon.  The show will be at the Beverly McNeil Gallery in Birmingham, Alabama.  The opening reception will take place on Thursday evening, October 8th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.