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ARTISTS SALLY CHUPICK & LISA RIEHL CAPTURE WEST COAST BEAUTY IN SOFT PALETTE AT AQUAMARIS ART GALLERY
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choing the softness of January hues and the light breaking through the mist of our Island days, the newest gallery arrivals by the Victoria artists Sally Chupick
and Lisa Riehl reflect their passion for our West Coast beaches, forests and nature through graphically strong interpretations rendered in subdued colour palette. As an avid pleinair painter whose explorations and fascination with the rocky shorelines and gardens of Vancouver Island inform her creative process in the studio, Sally Chupick combines myriad techniques using brushes, palette knife and oil sticks to achieve subtle shifts in colour, and prismatic effects in her works.
Evening Solace, Oil on Canvas, 60” x 30” by Sally Chupick
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While striking the balance between representation and abstraction, wispy passages and textured surfaces, Sally delivers poetic expressions of our Island home in her signature soft palette.
Breathe Deep, Acrylic on Wood Cradle, 30” x 24” by Lisa Riehl
Among new arrivals are two of her largest paintings ever to grace our walls to date, providing art acquisition options for interiors that lend themselves best to bright and airy, yet impactful works. Landscape artist Lisa Riehl takes us on a refreshing walk in the forest with “Breathe Deep,” and masterfully captures a soaring perspective and light-filled canopy of Douglas fir - symbol of strength and longevity.
Denoting optimism, it would make a great wedding gift. Aquamaris Art Gallery Upstairs in the historic Duncan Garage Building (Level entry from the back) Suite 202 - 330 Duncan Street January Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am-4:00pm (250) 597-2798 aquamarisartgallery.com
