HENRY TRASK REILLY

Working out of his home studio, Hank has amassed over 200 paintings! He sketches from life or using photographs. While most all artists use their hands to work the paintbrush, Hank uses his hands and fingers to manipulate the paint from the very beginning, saving him time and energy when first developing his paintings. If he changes his mind about the way things are going one swoosh of his hands and presto, a black board to work with. Come and see how deftly Hank uses light in his paintings. His landscapes are familiar and encourage you to take a second and third look.

KATHLEEN PATRICK

"I became interested in quilting after seeing a play about pioneer women and their quilts. Over the past thirty years of taking classes and workshops, my style has evolved into making fairly traditional quilts, but with a touch of whimsy. In the past few years I have done a lot of red work (a type of hand embroidery). More recently, I have been drawn to the 1930's reproduction fabrics and their quilts. And from here on out, who knows where else I'll go."

JAN BROSKY

"Hand-spun wool, silk blends, organic cotton, angora merino and baby alpaca are just a few of the fiber types found in my personal 'candy store' of yarns; formerly referred to as a spare bedroom. I find that today's fibers are much easier to work with on a wooden needle rather than aluminum, steel or plastic. Bamboo is my preference, simply because of the way it feels in my hands. Much like an artist and a favorite paint brush. Just like the yarn, I've lost count of the number of straight, double-pointed, and circular needles of every size stashed in those Rubbermaid tubs and dresser drawers! Knitting is therapeutic for me. It provides instant gratification while at the same time, providing a one-of-a-kind, unique, hand-knit fashion statement for years to come. In addition to the Artist in Residence Gallery, Knit to be Tied scarves may be purchased at The Willow Tree in St. Albans and A Little Something Gift Shop in Shelburne."

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."

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