Wednesday, August 3, 2011

BETH MCADAMS

"Lately, I have been focusing on simplification -- trying to break down complicated structures into simple shapes using a simple palette of the three primary colors and concentrating on just one form -one rose, one boat, etc. However, I continue to find changing the style of painting stimulating and usually follow a tight, detailed painting with one that is much freer, where the paint controls where I go rather than the other way around."

ROBERT ELDRIDGE


Self-taught wild-life painter Bob Eldridge grew up loving birds and mammals found in the wild, which remain at the center of many of his paintings. However, Bob also investigates with his paintbrush historical figures (Jesuit priests in the New World) as well as biographical imaginations (Abraham Brown for the Community Arts Project) and is especially interested in "how much one planned brush stroke can convey."

SUSAN DELEAR

"I've been working with clay for 30-something years. My pottery is earthenware, thrown & hand-built; glazed & decorated, including mugs & practical everyday items, as well as goblet drums & traditional southern ugly-face jugs. I enjoy exploring the endless possibilities that clay offers. I try to translate my life experiences through my work."

(pictures coming soon)

FRED AKEL

"For the most part, I do not do a lot of planning in what I paint. I ordinarily begin by washing in things --ideas-- just to get past an intimidating blank canvas. Then I will apply paint, and then I take some of the paint back. At the same time, I am thinking about form, angles, color and line. I let the paint lead me. I usually overpaint several times until eventually dominant images appear and theme for the composition emerges. In the end, it may require different layers of glazes, etc. to bring the piece to a whole. It's not a process I am particularly delighted with as it appears to bring out something stored within that can be unpredictable and scary. I am now thinking on moving on to traditional landscapes. More planning and enjoying and peace of mind. We do live in a very beautiful part of the state."

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

AUGUST GALLERY OPENING

Reception: Thursday, August 4th, 2011
5:00-8:00 PM
Refreshments Served
(Exhibit runs through August)
Featured artists:
Painter, Fred Ackel
Potter, Susan Delear
Painter, Beth McAdams
Painter, Bob Eldridge
Gallery Open: Wed-Sun 10 AM - 5 PM
(802) 933. 6403