“Pacific Grove Surf”
12 x 16 in.
oil on panel

www.przewodek.com
 
“Color that expresses the light key of nature can make any subject strikingly beautiful.”
 
About the artist:
 
Plein-air colorist Camille Przewodek is an acknowledged authority on color and a much sought after instructor who annually teaches painting workshops across the country, and offers regular weekly classes close to home at her studio in Northern California. A nationally known artist, she is one of a handful of contemporary exponents of the Cape School approach to capturing light in painting.
 
Contact Information:
 
Website: www.przewodek.com
Color Blog: www.camilleprzewodek.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone (9am-8pm, Pacific Time): 707.762.4125
 
Upcoming Events and Workshops in 2016:
 
Jul 18-22, Color Boot Camp, Easton MD  (FULL — waiting list)
Aug 1-5, Color Boot Camp, Bend OR       (FULL — waiting list)
Aug 22-26, Color Boot Camp, La Pointe WI
Sep 12-16, Color Boot Camp, Petaluma CA
 
Weekly landscape and figure classes (please visit website for updated schedule and details).
 

A rare opportunity to acquire small works by many of America’s leading contemporary artists is just around the corner. Reserves will be low, but quality is extremely high. Details are here!
 
Collectors new and experienced should mark their calendars for July 16 in Charleston, South Carolina. Hosted by the Sylvan Gallery in association with Morris & Whiteside Auctions, a “Small Works Fine Art Auction” will present buyers with an opportunity to purchase small works from some of the nation’s leading artists. Can’t make it to South Carolina? Absentee bidding forms are available, and the auction will be hosted on www.invaluable.com as well.
 
Although the works in the sale are small, ranging from just a few inches to as large as 12 inches, the quality is — without a doubt — superb. Collectors can acquire works that display their favorite artist’s dexterity, attention to detail, and so much more. Two hundred and twenty-six lots comprise the auction, which includes works from Dean Mitchell, Milt Kobayashi, Ken Auster, Richard Heichberger, Dan McCaw, Kim English, and many more.
 
To learn more, visit Morris & Whiteside Auctions.
 
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Opening June 21 in Spain is a monumental exhibition exploring the tenebrist master Caravaggio and his influence on northern European artists. How many are on view?
 
Fifty-three paintings — 12 by Michelangelo Caravaggio — are on view now at the respected Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid. “Caravaggio and the Painters of the North” is a fascinating story that highlights the ways in which Caravaggio’s short but remarkable career inspired a generation of artists in the 17th century.
 
Among the “Caravaggisti” — or followers of Caravaggio — were artists who would borrow heavily from the Italian’s style, including Adam Elsheimer, Peter Paul Rubens, Hendrick ter Brugghen, Claude Vignon, Simon Vouet, and Valentin de Boulogne. Whether Spain, France, Germany, or the Netherlands, there wasn’t a region in the north that Caravaggio didn’t touch.
 
“Caravaggio and the Painters of the North” opened on June 21 and will be on view through September 18. To learn more, visit the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza.
 
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Part of the challenge for landscape painters is harnessing the majesty, grandeur, totality, and eternity of an expansive view and reducing it into a small, flat rectangle. Artist Tom Murray has it down, and he lives and works in stunning New Mexico.
 
Is it a low horizon line? Or perhaps a panoramic format? Whatever the qualities may be, landscape painter Tom Murray has the right combination. “Earth and Sky” is a gorgeous solo exhibition at Manitou Galleries in Santa Fe, New Mexico, that opened on June 17.
 
Living and working in Santa Fe, Murray is constantly surrounded by many of the most beautiful vistas in the world. Indeed, he has mastered the ability to translate these views into brush and paint, which has earned the artist national notoriety and countless awards. The gallery reports, “Murray has developed a strong connection with the landscape and its ever changing beauty. Murray is well-known for his dramatic paintings of the Grand Canyon, cloudscapes and landscapes. He has created a wide variety of artwork as well, from abstract to photo-realism, but has specialized in landscape since 1980.”
 
To learn more, visit Manitou Galleries.
 
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Robert Lange Studios is overjoyed to present a series of recent works by acclaimed painter Adam Hall this summer. As many venture out into the wilderness, Hall seeks to remind viewers that nature is untamable.
 
August will be an exciting month at Robert Lange Studios in Charleston, South Carolina, as the riveting exhibition “Untamed” opens — a solo display of recent works from renowned painter Adam Hall. Known for his landscapes, particularly his waterscapes, Hall “builds up his compositions using oil paint in multiple layers and various thicknesses to compose unique interpretations in paint,” the gallery writes.
 

Adam Hall, “Waking Up,” oil, 36 x 36 in. (c) Robert Lange Studios 2016

 
Speaking on the theme of “Untamed,” Hall suggested, “The body of work in its entirety creates a space for wonder, contemplation, and hopefully may ignite a spark of inspiration in someone. The theme ‘Untamed’ came from a simple thought of how nature is untamable, it is ever changing, cannot be controlled, and is unpredictable. It then took a transition into the idea of how life can have a way of taming us or domesticating us to a fault sometimes. Really, if I’m honest I’ve felt that a lot over the past few years. I’ve had to be very intentional to find time for myself and discover healthy routines to keep my dreams and adventurous spirit alive.”
 
“Untamed” opens on August 5 and will be on view through August 26. To learn more, visit Robert Lange Studios.
 
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Although Thai sculptor Sunti Pichetchaiyakul lives and works from his studio in Whitefish, Montana, he’s firmly rooted in Eastern traditions. The artist is currently working on a captivating project with scholars and archaeologists to reveal Buddha as he actually was.
 

 
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A beautiful exhibition of paintings by Sharon Hathaway, Robert Pillsbury, and Lisa Hannick recently opened in New Jersey, celebrating the beauty of our natural world. We were moved — will you be?
 
It’s such a joy to witness and explore the variety of beautiful art that is a direct result of our natural world. For art lovers and connoisseurs who love landscape and still life, Beacon Fine Arts Gallery in Red Bank, New Jersey, is one place to be.
 
Featuring the works of three accomplished painters — Sharon Hathaway, Robert Pillsbury, and Lisa Hannick — “Our Natural World” displays a lush array of floral still life, landscape, and more. The works complement each other wonderfully through soft pastel palettes, feathery brushwork, and compelling details.
 
To learn more, visit Beacon Fine Arts Gallery.
 
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If you’re ever looking for a great exhibition, just head to the National Galleries of Scotland, where it seems impossible to mount a disappointing show. They’ve done their best again with this inspiring tale of Impressionism’s story.
 
Over 100 masterful works by Impressionism’s founders and greatest champions head to the walls of the Scottish National Gallery on June 25. “Inspiring Impressionism” will use many of the most spectacular Impressionist paintings to walk viewers through the mutual influence among three seminal figures: Charles François Daubigny, Claude Monet, and Vincent van Gogh.
 

Claude Monet, “The Seine at Lavacourt,” 1880, oil, (c) Scottish National Galleries 2016

 
Via the exhibition webpage: “Inspiring Impressionism offers a refreshing new look at Impressionism and its origins. Featuring over 100 masterpieces, Inspiring Impressionism celebrates the work of Charles François Daubigny (1817-1878) — often dubbed ‘the father of Impressionism’ — and the artists he influenced, especially Claude Monet (1840-1926) and Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890). While Monet was inspired by Daubigny to paint the ephemeral effects of light and weather from his studio boat, Van Gogh spent the most productive two months of his life close to Daubigny’s home at Auvers-sur-Oise.”
 

Vincent van Gogh, “Daubigny’s Garden,” 1890, oil, (c) Scottish National Galleries 2016

 
“Inspiring Impressionism” opens on June 25 and will remain on view through October 2. To learn more, visit the Scottish National Galleries.
 
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Gallery 1261 in Denver, Colorado, is one of the nation’s top galleries for contemporary realism. Through July 16, visitors to this lovely space will have the opportunity to absorb figurative works from a stellar lineup of painters.
 
Featuring — among others — Suchitra Bhosle, Gregory Block, Scott Burdick, and David Cheifetz, “Figurative II” is an awesome follow-up to the “Figurative I” exhibition at Denver’s Gallery 1261. Nearly 30 artists will be on display during “Figurative II” — a monumental display of talent, with all displaying unique personal styles.
 

Aaron Westerberg, “Lipstick,” oil, 24 x 16 in. (c) Gallery 1261 2016

 
The exhibition will be a great opportunity to see the expressive and interpretive range of the human figure, one of the most dynamic and communicative subjects in art and history. From classic nudes to portraiture and beyond, there’s something for every connoisseur to enjoy.
 
To learn more, visit Gallery 1261.
 
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Hosted by Artista Collective at the lovely Phoenix Gallery in New York City, Tom J. Byrne will exhibit an array of outstanding landscapes completed under the Tuscan sun.
 
Since 2013, artist Tom J. Byrne has called Florence, Italy, home. He has taken advantage of the opportunity to learn from both historical and contemporary masters, and Byrne’s works have earned the painter a number of accolades and lovely solo exhibitions, including an upcoming show at New York’s Phoenix Gallery.
 
The show will focus on paintings done in Italy, showcasing Byrne’s talent for both plein air and studio painting. Many of the paintings are landscapes and beautifully executed. They will undoubtedly transport the viewer to one of the most beautiful regions on the planet.
 
To learn more, visit Artista Collective.
 
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