Owl Models for Artist, Raises Money for Wildlife Center

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September 24, 2018

Wildlife paintings — Edward Aldrich, “Flight,” Harris Hawks,” oil, 24 x 24 in., $5,500

Sage Creek Gallery Partners with Painter Edward Aldrich and the New Mexico Wildlife Coalition

From Sage Creek Gallery:

Renowned wildlife painter, Edward Aldrich, will exhibit new works along with a “painting from life” demo with a live owl, outside Sage Creek Gallery, on Canyon Road on Saturday, September 29, 2018. In participation with the gallery, the New Mexico Wildlife Center (NMWC) will be represented by one of it’s skilled handlers, who will bring the owl. The Saturday event will showcase Aldrich and raise money to benefit the Center, through contributions and proceeds from painting sales.

Aldrich is an artist committed to stretching his talents beyond simple reproduction of animals. He believes it is important to capture the feeling and being of the animals, not simply a likeness of them. Through his unique ability to feature the subtle yet diverse tones of nature, his work stimulates all the senses, giving viewers the opportunity become part of the painting, not just to look at it.

For the last 30 years his work has been featured in shows throughout North America. Aldrich, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, has received numerous prestigious awards and been featured in various national publications. His paintings can be found at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson WY and the Birds in Art Show this month at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum in Wausau, WI.

NMWC works to conserve and restore native wildlife and their habitats through action-oriented education, promotion of public awareness, strategic partnerships and responsible wildlife rehabilitation. Originally started to rehabilitate birds, the organization evolved to treat all species of wildlife in New Mexico. As NMWC’s reputation grew and the world awakened to the serious threats facing wildlife and wild habitats it became clear that saving the animals was not enough and that they must work to preserve the habitats in which wildlife thrive. For more information visit www.thewildlifecenter.org.

The Edward Aldrich wildlife paintings exhibition, titled “Wild & Wonderful, New Mexico Wildlife Center Benefit,” is on view September 28 through October 10, 2018. Learn more at www.sagecreekgallery.com/events.

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Liberation: 17 Paintings by Bruno Surdo on View

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Fine art figure paintings — Bruno Surdo, “Liberation,” oil on canvas, 60 x 72 in.

Gallery Victor Armendariz kicks off the fall arts season with “Liberation,” an explosive group of new figure paintings by Chicago-based artist Bruno Surdo.

From the Gallery:
The 17 paintings included in “Liberation” explore personal yearning for spiritual and individual independence using various motifs and subject matter. The artworks challenge the viewer to connect with images that correspond to their own yearning for personal freedom. The viewer will recognize references to mythology, literature, and folklore, as well as archetypal reflections of Jungian psychology representing male and female sexuality.

“All of my career, I have been interested in how artistic creations have been an important part of a communal reflection that defines our existence,” Surdo says. “My dedication and purpose to this artistic endeavor has been the impetus of my art since the beginning of my studies. I studied artistic forms from all over the world, from all periods of time, and have always felt connected to the universality art has served in defining a meaning and purpose to life and civilization.

“My goal in becoming and practicing as a contemporary artist is to infuse a personal commentary and sensory awareness that explores and experiences the period of time we collectively live in. This expression of our culture has been gathered through my interactions, visual connections, and curiosities of our world of diversity. We live in a culture of continual visual stimuli and instant access to information, and we are globally interconnected more than ever. The questions of why we are here and what our purpose is in this advanced world continually arise for me as I explore the plethora of technical and creative outlets in creating each new body of work.”

Since he began showing his artwork in the 1990s, Surdo’s work has consistently received both critical and popular acclaim, with numerous commissions and shows. He has exhibited his work at the Arkansas Art Center; Loyola University; the Fort Wayne Museum of Art; the University of St. Francis School of Creative Arts; the Chicago Cultural Center; the Frye Art Museum, Seattle; the Mobile Museum of Art, Alabama; and the University of Wisconsin. Bruno was the founder and director of the School of Representational Art in Chicago and currently teaches at Columbia College in Chicago. His artwork is held in many prestigious collections around the world.

Surdo is a true native of Chicago. He studied drawing and art history and pursues the mastery of the human form with inspiration from the Renaissance masters. His provocative works center on the human condition and are known for their allegorical imagery. He lectures often and is a teacher who believes in nurturing others.The artistic forms he has created are images that communicate a personal commentary on the issue or question in mind. These shapes are then arranged in a pictorial space using the human form. Surdo strives to communicate a message to the viewer — to engage the person in a conversation between what he puts forth and what the viewer can then interpret. The interchange of response and curiosity are goals the artist set when composing his ideas. Surdo believes art is a continual form of expression, and he feels committed to searching for a language that brings his thoughts and feelings to the surface.

“Liberation” is on view at Gallery Victor Armendariz (Chicago, Illinois) through October 26, 2018.

The Figurative Art Convention & Expo (November 7-10, 2018 in Miami, Florida) is the conference for museum quality artists and those that strive to be:

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Acceptance and Rejections of Figurative Art

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Portrait painting — "The Poet" portrait painting by John Varriano

The 2nd Annual Figurative Art Convention and Expo (FACE) is just around the corner. With that in mind, we invited FACE panelist and figurative artist John A. Varriano to share his thoughts on art as we know it today.

Cherie Dawn Haas: What’s a common question you hear about art?

John A. Varriano: A question or discussion that often comes up, and this is amongst fellow artists primarily, is the status of what I call ‘’straight representational painting” in the contemporary postmodern world of art. In recent years there has been an increase in the creation and acceptance of figurative art and that includes, promisingly, the acceptance of such work in the high-end market exemplified by the international fairs. That world does not, however, readily accept work that is not ironic, cynical, topical, socially relevant, pop referential, etc. A simple figurative composition, landscape or portrait, regardless of how well executed it may be, is often flatly ignored. In fact the well-crafted painting is often looked upon with derision if it does not exhibit content that is sufficiently in tune with the zeitgeist of the moment.

My answer is if postmodernism has allowed a more pluralistic approach to contemporary culture, then why are we not allowed, as individual artists, to draw from any period of 30,000 years of documented artistic production? Personal expression is just that. There are formal aspects of art that transcend intellectual dogma or stylistic trends. I believe art, in its purest sense, is a revelation of the human spirit through those formal means. Therefore, any art that can meet those standards is its own validation. It is true within itself, whether representational or non-objective, topical or not. The contemporary figurative movement is a diverse and lively one. Its intellectual justification is the paintings themselves.

Figurative art — John A. Varriano, “The Spiritualist,” oil on canvas, 40 x 30 in.

CDH: Please share a specific work of yours, and tell us about what it means to you.

JAV: The work I choose is “The Spiritualist” (above). It’s a piece that best illustrates my primary interests in recent years regarding painting. I’ve been trying to reconcile my love of baroque design and the flamboyance of 17th-century Flanders with my appreciation of the more modern evocations of the figurative and portrait traditions, exemplified by the work of Sargent, Zorn, and Sorolla. Especially Sorolla. His intoxicating blend of traditional western painting with Impressionist principles continues to guide my current thinking.

CDH: What will you be presenting at FACE 2018?

JAV: I was invited to participate in a panel discussion regarding the legacy of my teacher and mentor Frank Mason. The discussion will follow a screening of a documentary on Mason’s life, work, and activism regarding aggressive restoration practices by the museum establishment. He was an intense and passionate artist in the classical tradition, and an inspiring instructor to generations of students at the Art Students League of New York. I feel very privileged to have had a chance to study with him, and I’m honored that I was invited to offer my views of his distinguished contributions.

Portrait drawing — “Freddy” portrait drawing by John Varriano

Follow John A. Varriano’s Instagram feed at www.instagram.com/johnavarriano.

The 2nd Annual Figurative Art Convention & Expo is November 7–10, 2018, in Miami, Florida. It includes figurative art workshops and courses, panel discussions, live model painting sessions, and more. Register here today!

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2018 “Quest” Award Recipients

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Nearly $1 million in Western art was sold September 7–8 during the 13th Annual “Quest for the West”® Art Show and Sale, held at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis.

“Quest for the West” brought together 50 of the nation’s leading Western artists and approximately 300 art collectors for a luck-of-the-draw sale and awards gala. All the Quest artworks, including more than 160 paintings and sculptures, will remain on exhibit at the Eiteljorg for the general public to see until October 7. Buyers can continue to purchase any unsold art until then.

Returning for a second year at “Quest for the West” was a popular miniature art sale on Friday, September 7, where the same Western artists offered smaller paintings and sculptures in addition to the works they entered into the main sale the following evening.

“Quest for the West is a key fund-raising event for the Eiteljorg and allows renowned Western artists to connect with collectors from across the U.S. who support their beautiful art,” Eiteljorg president and CEO, John Vanausdall, said. “Eiteljorg visitors will be able to enjoy these stunning landscapes, portraits, and sculptures in the Quest for the West exhibit at the museum for the next month and appreciate the creativity and variety within the Western art genre.”

This year’s “Quest for the West” featured the opening of a new special exhibit looking at the work of artist Howard Post of Tucson, Arizona, who was last year’s Quest Artist of Distinction. The exhibit “Western Perspectives: The Art of Howard Post” features the painter’s intriguing “ranchscape” paintings that will be on view in the museum’s Gerald and Dorit Paul Gallery through November 25.

The Eiteljorg Museum thanked the presenting sponsors of the 13th annual “Quest for the West,” Cardinal Contracting, LLC, and the Western Art Society, as well as other corporate sponsors, including Ice Miller LLP, and individual donors.

Sales of “Quest for the West” art currently total nearly $962,000 and counting. Proceeds go toward Eiteljorg operations and toward the museum’s acquisition of the Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award painting. More information is at this link: http://www.eiteljorg.org/explore/exhibitions/quest-for-the-west/gallery.

2018 “Quest for the West” Award Recipients

During a celebration September 8, several artists were honored with awards for excellence:

2018 Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award
Krystii Melaine of Colbert, Wash., “Within Life’s Circle”
Presented by the Western Art Society
The Cyrus Dallin Award for Best Sculpture
Scott Rogers of Logan, Utah, “Football, circa 1890”
Presented by Mike and Carla Leppert
The Henry Farny Award for Best Painting
Glenn Dean of Cambria, Calif., “In the Balance”
Presented by Stephen and Jane Marmon
The Victor Higgins Award of Distinction
Josh Elliott of Helena, Mont., for works including “Under a Full Moon”
Presented by Catherine and Robert Turner
The Artists’ Choice Award
Mark Kelso of Bargersville, Ind., “Riverdance”
Presented by Ed and Phyllis Cockerill
The Patrons’ Choice Award
Krystii Melaine of Colbert, Wash., “Spirit of the Wolf”
Presented by the Booth Western Art Museum

The 2018 Artist of Distinction Award
H. David Wright of Gallatin, Tenn., for works including “Honored Warrior”
Presented by the Western Art Society

About the Eiteljorg:
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in downtown Indianapolis seeks to inspire an appreciation and understanding of the art, history, and cultures of the American West and the indigenous peoples of North America. Located on the Central Canal in White River State Park, the Eiteljorg Museum recently was named one of the USA Today Readers’ Choice 10 Best Indiana Attractions.

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A Risky Change: Spotlight on Mark Yale Harris

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September 21, 2018

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Contemporary sculptures — Mark Yale Harris, “Crush,” cast glass, 11 x 14.5 x 3.5 in.

Now turning 80, artist Mark Yale Harris can look back at the gamble he took at age 59 — when he traded the security of an extremely successful business for the risky career of an artist — and happily declare it paid off.

Mark Yale Harris, co-founder of Red Roof Inns and founder of AmeriSuites Hotels, made a difficult career decision in mid-life. Though a talented child artist, he followed his parents’ exhortations to seek a reliable business degree. He put himself through Ohio State University and then began 30+ years in the hotel business. In the mid-nineties, Harris grappled with continuing his career path or upending his life to go after his true calling.

He chose his new métier as an artist. He did have to adjust to being a “nobody” in the art world. However, as a self-made man who had begun with nothing, he knew this dramatic pivot required starting at the bottom. Respectful of this new role, he knew his craftsmanship had to be worthy to earn respect as an artist. While his business acumen was not a transferable skill, his work ethic of discipline and perseverance was.

[Related > Read the feature article “Embrace These Qualities to Be Successful in Art” by Mark Yale Harris at ArtistsOnArt.com.]

He moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to be mentored by Aleut sculptor Bill Prokopiof, as well as studying with Nez Perce sculptor Doug Hyde (both protégés of the renowned Apache sculptor Allan Houser). With consummate dedication, he learned to sculpt, and over the years honed his technical skills as well as his artistic vision. His evolving body of work in alabaster, marble, limestone, and bronze evokes a duality — the aggressive hard side of life seen in angular lines and the soft side in curves.

Over the past 20 years as an artist, his dream has come to fruition. He has been featured in 100+ solo museum and university exhibitions, including the Royal Academy of London; over 200 group exhibitions; over 120 feature press publications, including Art & Antiques; and his work is in numerous prestigious collections worldwide, including the Four Seasons Hotel, Hilton Hotels, the State of New Mexico, and the City of Brooklyn, New York. This second act, returning full circle to a childhood interest, has been as richly rewarding as the first.

Related: Embrace These Qualities to Be Successful in Art, by Mark Yale Harris

Solo exhibitions of contemporary sculptures by Mark Yale Harris:

Ventana Fine Art: Santa Fe, New Mexico, September 28 – October 11 , 2018

ArtsThrive: Art Exhibition & Benefit, Albuquerque Museum, New Mexico, October 21 – December 2, 2018

For additional information, please visit markyaleharris.com.

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Masterful Likeness: Dutch Drawings of the Golden Age

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September 21, 2018

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Dutch drawings — Hendrick Avercamp (Dutch, 1585–1634), “A Winter Scene with Two Gentlemen Playing Colf,” about 1615–1620, opaque watercolor with pen and brown ink, 9.4 × 15.6 cm (3 11/16 × 6 1/8 in.), 2008.13, The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

During the seventeenth century, Dutch political and religious freedom as well as maritime trade and military strength ushered in an era of economic prosperity. In this golden age, artists inspired by the everyday made vast numbers of highly finished drawings. “Masterful Likeness: Dutch Drawings of the Golden Age” brings together landscapes, topographical views, portraits, and scenes of daily life, underscoring Dutch artists’ masterful description of the world around them.

The seventeenth-century Dutch Republic’s art market flourished as members of a rising merchant class sought luxury goods to decorate their homes and assert their status. To meet the demands of these new patrons, Dutch artists not only produced paintings but created and sold drawings.

Stimulated by the bounty brought to the Netherlands on mercantile ships and an emerging national pride, artists chronicled their observations and ideas. This exhibition presents their proud commemorations of Dutch places, people, and pastimes, revealing how drawings reflect and shape national identity.

“Dutch artists documented and invented their world masterfully. The same attention to detail seen in capturing the specific – portraits of burghers, panoramic views of cities – is also used to create more generic subjects of artful fantasy,” says Stephanie Schrader, curator of drawings and organizer of the exhibition.

Dutch masters, including Rembrandt van Rijn, Albert Cuyp, and Hendrick Avercamp, will be featured alongside recent acquisitions of drawings by Gerard ter Borch, Willem Buytewech, and Esaias van de Velde.

“Masterful Likeness: Dutch Drawings of the Golden Age” is on view through October 28, 2018, at the J. Paul Getty Museum. The exhibition is curated by Stephanie Schrader, curator in the Department of Drawings, and co-curated by Casey Lee, curatorial assistant in the Department of Drawings. Related programming will include gallery talks, a drawings hour, and more.

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6 Things That Keep Artists From Improving Their Work

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September 17, 2018

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Fine art oil painting advice — “Dahlias arrangement,” oil on panel, 12 x 16 in. I started this painting with a much lighter background but was not satisfied with the overall value structure. I did not touch the painting for several months, but one day I picked it up and decided to experiment with darkening the background. I took a risk by taking the painting in a new direction. While there was the risk that I could’ve made the painting worse, I still decided that it was worth it to risk worsening the painting for the chance that the painting might turn out better.

Painting Advice for Artists > In this guest blog post from Kyle Ma, discover what might be keeping you from raising the bar.

By Kyle Ma

If you ask most people how to get proficient at a skill, often you will hear the word “practice.” This answer is true; it is almost impossible to gain proficiency without a strong work ethic. However, this is only part of the answer. To be skilled at painting a still life or any subject, you must not only practice, but practice effectively. So in this article I’d like to explain certain habits that might keep you from improving.

Impatience: If I could go back in time and tell my younger self one thing about painting, it would be to be more patient with my progress. This may seem counter-intuitive, since we all would like to improve quickly. However, in art, rushing through the fundamentals will limit what you can do later on. Take as much time as you need to learn all the basics. Once these skills are well established, you will be empowered to express your ideas more freely and not be held back by the technical aspects of art.

Specializing too early: In the beginning stage of your development of art, learn to draw/paint a wide range of subject matter. All the fundamental principles are the same regardless of your choice of subject. However, working on different subjects allows you to express yourself in different ways. If you enjoy painting a particular subject the most, you can specialize in that later on in your development. There is a big difference between painting a certain subject because that’s what you love to do versus painting that subject because you can’t paint other subjects.

Being overly concerned with the final product: We all would like to create good work, but the process is equally important. The painting process should not be driven by fear of creating a bad painting. View every piece as an opportunity to learn. In the process of learning, it is almost inevitable to create failed paintings. Let these failures teach you what to do differently in the future. And do not let the fear of failure prevent your growth.

Not enough practice: There are many great resources for artists to learn from. Books, instructional videos, and live demos are a great way to learn how to paint. But the most valuable way of learning to paint is to practice painting yourself. Practicing reinforces ideas you learned and allows you to apply those concepts into your own work. Set goals for how often you want to paint, and make achieving that goal a priority.

Trying to force a style: Having a style is important in art. However, when we try to force a certain style consciously, the style is no longer genuine. If you stay open-minded, a style will emerge naturally. Everyone sees the world in a different way. If we just remain true to what we see, the unique perspective will come out in our work.

Not painting for self: When trying to master the technical elements of art, it is important to remember why you started doing it in the first place. Taking advice from others is a great way to learn. However, it may become dangerous if your goal in making art is to please others. Paint for yourself, and realize that not everyone may like what you create. But in the end, your work will seem much more authentic if you make it for yourself.

Now available! Learn how to paint a still life in oil with Kyle Ma in his upcoming art video workshop!

Oil Paintings by Kyle Ma:

Fine art oil paintings — Kyle Ma, “Mother’s Day Roses,” oil on panel, 16 x 20 in.

Fine art oil portrait painting — Kyle Ma, “Basking in Sunlight,” oil on panel, 16 x 12 in.

Fine art oil painting - cityscape — Kyle Ma, “New York Sunset,” oil on panel, 18 x 14 in.

Fine art oil painting — Kyle Ma, “Desert Bighorn Sheep,” oil on canvas, 20 x 24 in.

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Featured Artwork: Beth Marchant

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Shem Creek Shrimp Boat
20 x 24 in.
Oil on canvas
$2000
Available from the artist

The Charleston, South Carolina, area is one of Beth Marchant’s favorite places to visit. For painting subjects, she finds great inspiration in the blue color and intricacy of the boats found on both water and shore and has done several paintings of them, particularly around Mount Pleasant.

Beth has been drawing and painting professionally for over thirty years during which her work has, and continues to include, marine, animals and architectural subjects. In the architectural genre, she has had more than 1000 private commissions from all over the United States. She credits her love of architecture to the success she has had through the years for architectural renderings and house portraits in watercolor. For over 20 years she has been the designated illustrator for The Guidebook for Historic Garden Week in Virginia, painting approximately 30 watercolors for each annual issue.

A studio art major in college, Beth has throughout her career constantly continued learning by reading books by acclaimed artists and studying the works of those she admires.

“I especially like painting en plein air and do so every chance I get, whether traveling or at home in Richmond. When not painting, I enjoy giving drawing workshops. Until recently most of my paintings were commissions. Now I am increasing participating in gallery and juried exhibitions.”

Beth’s most recent solo show was at the prestigious Brazier Gallery in Richmond, Virginia.

Juried Shows & Awards:
NOAPS 2018 “Best of America National Exhibition”.
NOAPS 2018 juried “Best of America Small Painting National Exhibition” award for Best Use of Light and Color
Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Juried Exhibitions 2008, 2009, 2013.
Plein Air Richmond 2012 Third Place Award, 2016 and 2017 Honorable Mention, 2016 First Place in the Fast and Fresh Competition and 2018 Award of Excellence

Professional affiliations:
Oil Painters of America
Plein Air Painters of the Southeast (PAP-SE)
National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society (NOAPS)
Virginia Watercolor Society
Virginia Plein Air Painters
Founding member – Hang Five (a group of five professional Richmond artists)

Gallery representation inquires: [email protected]

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From the Artist’s Perspective – September/October 2018 Edition

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The September/October 2018 issue of Artists on Art magazine features Portraits in Acrylic: An Unconventional Approach; 9 Ways to Find New Inspiration; Step-by-Step Painting Demonstrations; A Lust for Disorder; Mythological Sculptures; Painting the Color of Light; and More!

Here’s a preview of the new Artists on Art magazine:

Artists on Art, Christina Ramos acrylic painting — Christina Ramos, “The Critic,” acrylic, 48 x 24 in.

“Portraits in Acrylic: An Unconventional Approach” by Christina Ramos
(includes step-by-step acrylic painting demonstration)

“The fact that I had four offspring came in handy when it came to locating models. I could always sway one of my kids to model for me with the promise of their favorite dinner. My children are still my favorite subjects, with my daughter probably being my most willing and versatile model. She is always willing to put on whatever crazy outfit I have concocted. Luckily, she too is an artist, and as she has grown, she has become not only my muse, but my collaborator.”

Artists on Art - Ryan Brown figure painting — Ryan Brown, “Red,” oil, 16 x 30 in.

”What It Takes to Become a Professional Artist” by Ryan Brown

“It is my job to daydream, to observe the beauty of my surroundings and love what I observe. It is my job to share that love with others in as elegantly refined and poetic a manner as possible. And I see this as a service-oriented pursuit. Of course my art blooms from my personal vision, but its purpose is specifically to serve the greater need for beauty, truth, and aesthetics for those who may view it. It expands the meaning of my time if I spend that time producing works that help elevate others in mood or thought. Without this particular thought in mind, what I do would seem interminably self-serving and capricious. These two elements of observing beauty and serving others are the governing influences of my career as an artist. There is such joy and fulfillment in this pursuit that I would hope all who might be considering an artistic path for their life might conclude to do so.”

Artists on Art, Thomas Jefferson Kitts landscape painting — Thomas Jefferson Kitts, “Morning Light on Deadline Falls,” oil, 12 x 16 in., Plein air

“Impressionism, Sorolla, and Painting the Color of Light” by Thomas Jefferson Kitts

“If you are a painter who believes color temperature is bogus, then please permit me to share an analogy. Until recently, anatomical science believed there were only four ﬂavors the human tongue could taste: Sweet, Sour, Salt, and Bitterness. Now food science includes a ﬁfth: Umami — the ﬂavor found in grilled meat, mushrooms, and many other foods. Umami has always been present in the foods we eat, of course, but it remained overlooked and unremarked upon due to our western assumptions. Color temperature is similar in the sense that once you learn it is a real thing, you begin to see it everywhere. And when you do, you can’t stop seeing it.”

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13th International ARC Salon Exhibition

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Art Renewal Center fine art exhibition — ARC Purchase Award ($12,000), Nick Alm, “Elevator,” 2017, oil on canvas, 25.5 x 37.25 in.

Fine Art Exhibition News > The Art Renewal Center (ARC) is proud to announce the 13th International ARC Salon Exhibition, which will consist of 89 contemporary realist works selected from over 3,750 entries from 69 countries.

The International ARC Salon offers over $100,000 in cash awards and international recognition through partnerships with prestigious magazines, galleries, museum exhibitions, and a strong online presence. The ARC Salon Exhibition will be on view at the Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, from September 21 through October 2, 2018, with the public opening event on Saturday, September 22. Entry is free.

The fine art exhibition will then travel to Sotheby’s, Los Angeles, where it will be on view from December 4 through December 13, 2018, with the opening reception on December 4. The show will then travel to the MEAM Museum, Barcelona, Spain, from February 8 through March 31, 2019, with the opening event and award ceremony on February 8.

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